The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
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
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Leanne Nesbitt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 0JA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park
Primary · 1.7km away
Copeland Road Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Escomb Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Ramshaw Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.7km away
St Helen Auckland Community Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Toft Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Toft Hill Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Toft Hill Primary School?
Toft Hill Primary School currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Toft Hill Primary School take?
Toft Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Toft Hill Primary School?
Toft Hill Primary School is in Bishop Auckland, DL14 0JA, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Toft Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Toft Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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