The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school has significant spare capacity
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)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 292
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 54.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Heather Shaw (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, County Durham, DH6 2JP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton
Primary · 796m away
Howletch Lane Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
Primary · 2.8km away
The Academy at Shotton Hall
Secondary · 2.8km away
Shotton Hall Primary School
Primary · 2.9km away
Shotton Hall School
Secondary · 2.9km away
Easington Academy
Secondary · 2.9km away
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shotton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shotton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shotton Primary School?
Shotton Primary School currently has 292 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shotton Primary School take?
Shotton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shotton Primary School?
Shotton Primary School is in Shotton Colliery, DH6 2JP, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shotton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shotton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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