The short version
Average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 37% 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 170
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 36.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Jill Cooke
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
King Edward VIII Terrace, Shield Row, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0HQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Shield Row Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shield Row Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shield Row Primary School?
Shield Row Primary School currently has 170 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shield Row Primary School take?
Shield Row Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shield Row Primary School?
Shield Row Primary School is in Stanley, DH9 0HQ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shield Row Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shield Row Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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