The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 249
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 15%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- JIGSAW LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs L Lavelle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
Primary · 315m away
Pelton Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
Primary · 2.0km away
Barley Mow Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Roseberry College & Sixth Form
Secondary · 2.2km away
Portobello Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Primary · 2.3km away
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Secondary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ouston Primary School?
Ouston Primary School currently has 249 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ouston Primary School take?
Ouston Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ouston Primary School?
Ouston Primary School is in Chester le Street, DH2 1RQ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ouston Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ouston Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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