The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp 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)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 10%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Miss Laura Wigham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hallgarth Lane, Pittington Primary School, DURHAM, DH6 1AF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSherburn Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
Primary · 2.2km away
Elemore Hall School
Special school · 2.2km away
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Belmont Community School
Secondary · 2.5km away
Belmont Infant School
Primary · 2.6km away
West Rainton Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Pittington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pittington Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pittington Primary School?
Pittington Primary School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pittington Primary School take?
Pittington Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pittington Primary School?
Pittington Primary School is in DURHAM, DH6 1AF, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pittington Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pittington Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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