The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (181% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 455
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 47.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mr Alan Scarr (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Wheatley Hill Primary School, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3RQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
Primary · Very close
Thornley Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Deaf Hill Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton
Primary · 2.8km away
Ludworth Primary School
Primary · 2.9km away
Shotton Primary School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wheatley Hill Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wheatley Hill Community Primary School?
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School currently has 455 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wheatley Hill Community Primary School take?
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wheatley Hill Community Primary School?
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School is in Durham, DH6 3RQ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wheatley Hill Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wheatley Hill Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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