The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 402
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 19.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Miss Anna Bowden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Durham Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6SQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
Primary · Very close
North Park Primary School
Primary · 562m away
Tudhoe Moor Nursery School
Nursery · 784m away
Tudhoe Colliery Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Whitworth Park Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
The Meadows Academy
Academy · 1.7km away
Whitworth School
Special school · 1.8km away
Middlestone Moor Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Springmoor Grange School's Ofsted rating?
Springmoor Grange School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Springmoor Grange School?
Springmoor Grange School currently has 402 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Springmoor Grange School take?
Springmoor Grange School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Springmoor Grange School?
Springmoor Grange School is in Spennymoor, DL16 6SQ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Springmoor Grange School have a sixth form?
No, Springmoor Grange School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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