The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp 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)
107
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 234
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 34.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- MELROSE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Helen Gibbons
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rosa Street, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7NA
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy?
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy currently has 234 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy take?
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy?
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy is in Spennymoor, DL16 7NA, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy have a sixth form?
No, Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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