The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 402
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 3.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Alice Hassall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Crossgate Peth, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4QB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDurham Cathedral Schools Foundation
Independent · 302m away
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 592m away
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 975m away
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Durham Sixth Form Centre
16 plus · 1.3km away
Durham High School
Independent · 1.7km away
Durham Trinity School & Sports College
Special school · 2.0km away
Langley Moor Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Margaret's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School currently has 402 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Margaret's Church of England Primary School take?
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is in Durham, DH1 4QB, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Margaret's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Margaret's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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