The short version
Average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 67% 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 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 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 176
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 67.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs K Charlton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mendip Terrace, South Stanley, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6QP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEast Stanley School
Primary · 759m away
North Durham Academy
Secondary · 906m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor
Primary · 1.1km away
South Stanley Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
South Stanley Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
Primary · 1.2km away
Beamish Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Oxhill Nursery School
Nursery · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Stanley Burnside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stanley Burnside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stanley Burnside Primary School?
Stanley Burnside Primary School currently has 176 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stanley Burnside Primary School take?
Stanley Burnside Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stanley Burnside Primary School?
Stanley Burnside Primary School is in Stanley, DH9 6QP, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stanley Burnside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Stanley Burnside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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