The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (135% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 252
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 47.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Kathryn Costello (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2024 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
High Street, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 9HP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is West Cornforth Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Cornforth Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Cornforth Primary School?
West Cornforth Primary School currently has 252 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Cornforth Primary School take?
West Cornforth Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Cornforth Primary School?
West Cornforth Primary School is in Ferryhill, DL17 9HP, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Cornforth Primary School have a sixth form?
No, West Cornforth Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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