The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 7 pupils share each qualified teacher.
Staff breakdown
Plus 2 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 14
- Capacity
- 33%
- FSM
- 14.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Sarah Hodgkinson and Richard Sains (Co Executive Headteachers) (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wearhead, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 1BN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Wearhead Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wearhead Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wearhead Primary School?
Wearhead Primary School currently has 14 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wearhead Primary School take?
Wearhead Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wearhead Primary School?
Wearhead Primary School is in Bishop Auckland, DL13 1BN, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wearhead Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wearhead Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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