The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 69
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 51.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Ms Victoria Hewison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Twizell Lane, West Pelton, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6SQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is West Pelton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Pelton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Pelton Primary School?
West Pelton Primary School currently has 69 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Pelton Primary School take?
West Pelton Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Pelton Primary School?
West Pelton Primary School is in Stanley, DH9 6SQ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Pelton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, West Pelton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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