The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 378
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 29.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Melanie Kirkland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
December 2015 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Waldridge Road, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBullion Lane Primary School
Primary · Very close
Hermitage Academy
Secondary · 678m away
Cestria Primary School
Primary · 751m away
Red Rose Primary School
Primary · 778m away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
Primary · 806m away
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lumley Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.8km away
Pelton Community Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Newker Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Newker Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newker Primary School?
Newker Primary School currently has 378 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newker Primary School take?
Newker Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newker Primary School?
Newker Primary School is in Chester le Street, DH2 3AA, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newker Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Newker Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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