The short version
Average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 262
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 26.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Emma Dunn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Pelton Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1NP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRoseberry College & Sixth Form
Secondary · Very close
West Pelton Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Pelton Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
Primary · 2.2km away
Ouston Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Hermitage Academy
Secondary · 2.7km away
Beamish Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Roseberry Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Roseberry Primary and Nursery School?
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School currently has 262 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Roseberry Primary and Nursery School take?
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Roseberry Primary and Nursery School?
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School is in Chester le Street, DH2 1NP, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Roseberry Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Roseberry Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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