The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 298
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 14.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Angela Brinton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
York Terrace, Red Rose Primary School, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3NA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
Primary · 455m away
Cestria Primary School
Primary · 764m away
Newker Primary School
Primary · 778m away
Bullion Lane Primary School
Primary · 992m away
Hermitage Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Lumley Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.0km away
Lumley Junior School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Red Rose Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Red Rose Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Red Rose Primary School?
Red Rose Primary School currently has 298 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Red Rose Primary School take?
Red Rose Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Red Rose Primary School?
Red Rose Primary School is in Chester le Street, DH3 3NA, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Red Rose Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Red Rose Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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