Bloemfontein Primary School, Stanley

In its own words: "We stay positive, persevere and do not give up when things are difficult. Our curriculum is shaped by three key drivers that reflect our vision for every child at Bloemfontein Primary School. We prepare children for the next stage of their education and beyond."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a privilege to be the Headteacher of Bloemfontein Primary and Nursery School and to lead such a dedicated team of staff who work tirelessly to ensure that every child is happy, safe and successful. At Bloemfontein, we believe that every child is unique."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and cooking.

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Bloemfontein Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in County Durham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 74% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Bloemfontein Primary School as their first choice and 22 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bloemfontein Primary School are St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor (0.4 miles, Good, 50% reading, 22% maths); Stanley Burnside Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 65% reading, 85% maths); South Stanley Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 85% reading, 81% maths); and South Stanley Infant and Nursery School (0.7 miles, Good).

Bloemfontein Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Bloemfontein Primary School is one of 11 schools run by Stanley Learning Partnership, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

54.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 2.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 19 pupils (15%) received SEN support and 9 (7.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Bloemfontein Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (e-bound), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 217 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in County Durham (84), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Bloemfontein Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 6.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Bloemfontein Primary School are North Durham Academy (1 mile) and Tanfield School (1.7 miles).