The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 156
- Capacity
- 58%
- FSM
- 42.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Ellen Harrison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Windsor Terrace, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCotsford Primary School
Primary · Very close
Horden Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Dene Community School
Secondary · 694m away
Dene Academy
Secondary · 694m away
Dene House Primary School
Primary · 822m away
Seascape Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Blackhall Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Yohden Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Yohden Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Yohden Primary School?
Yohden Primary School currently has 156 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Yohden Primary School take?
Yohden Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Yohden Primary School?
Yohden Primary School is in Peterlee, SR8 4HP, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Yohden Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Yohden Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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