The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 309
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 48.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Karen Telfer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Ouston Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
Primary · 863m away
Ouston Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Roseberry College & Sixth Form
Secondary · 1.4km away
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Barley Mow Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Bullion Lane Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Portobello Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Pelton Community Primary School?
Pelton Community Primary School currently has 309 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pelton Community Primary School take?
Pelton Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pelton Community Primary School?
Pelton Community Primary School is in Chester le Street, DH2 1EZ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pelton Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pelton Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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