The short version
Above-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 60% 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
16% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 163
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 60.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- STANLEY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Bell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tyne Road, South Stanley, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6PZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouth Stanley Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor
Primary · 404m away
Oxhill Nursery School
Nursery · 890m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
Primary · 978m away
North Durham Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Stanley Burnside Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
East Stanley School
Primary · 1.4km away
Tanfield School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is South Stanley Junior School's Ofsted rating?
South Stanley Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Stanley Junior School?
South Stanley Junior School currently has 163 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Stanley Junior School take?
South Stanley Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is South Stanley Junior School?
South Stanley Junior School is in Stanley, DH9 6PZ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Stanley Junior School have a sixth form?
No, South Stanley Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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