Easington CofE Primary School, Peterlee

Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.3km)Possible (~1.9km)Unlikely (~2.5km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr John Appleby
Pupils:167 / 147 capacity
LA:County Durham
Phone:01915270259
Address:Easington Village, Peterlee, SR8 3BP
Trust:MELROSE LEARNING TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 April 2023

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 6 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Strong Standard
Personal Development
Strong Standard
Leadership
Strong Standard
Early Years
Strong Standard
Inspected 17 March 2026View full report
URN:149659
UKPRN:10092154
Diocese:Diocese of Durham
Constituency:Easington
Urban/Rural:Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Easington CofE Primary School excels at creating a welcoming, nurturing environment where children thrive both academically and emotionally. Staff are highly trained in understanding individual pupil needs and providing tailored support, especially for disadvantaged children and those with additional needs. The school offers an impressive range of enrichment activities and leadership opportunities, ensuring every child feels valued and has a chance to develop their talents.

Key Strengths

  • Exceptional behaviour and attendance with a calm, purposeful school culture
  • Strong support for disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs
  • High-quality early years provision that gives children an excellent start
  • Well-designed ambitious curriculum with improved pupil outcomes over time
  • Extensive pastoral support and varied enrichment opportunities for all pupils

Areas for Improvement

  • Some pupils do not consistently produce detailed knowledge or high-quality work across all subjects
  • Year 4 multiplication check results need improvement, though leaders are addressing this
  • Inconsistent depth and understanding when pupils discuss their learning

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

basketball tournament, musical performance, LEGO league, farm trip, circus skills, sporting activities, science activities

Easington CofE Primary School is a strong school where leaders prioritize the wellbeing and achievement of all pupils. The school creates a calm, kind and purposeful environment underpinned by Christian values, with high expectations for both behaviour and academic learning.

At a Glance

20.5%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+1ppMaths+28ppWriting+6pp

Reading has remained stable at around 70%. Maths has improved from 62% to 90%. Writing has improved from 69% to 75%.

Class Sizes

26.0

Avg class size

25.0

Infant (KS1)

27.0

KS2

6

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Church (W-bound)
92m · 1 min walk
The Grove (E-bound)
137m · 2 min walk
Green (NW-bound)
382m · 6 min walk
Post Office (NE-bound)
422m · 7 min walk
Roundabout (E-bound)
467m · 8 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

114%

Over capacity

167 pupils

147 capacity

20 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Peterlee

Low pressure
New homes approved:575
Projected new pupils:144

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Peterlee

Admissions Demand - County Durham

Low demand0.68x oversubscription

Places available

6,592

Applications

4,491

Got 1st preference

96.4%

Got preferred school

99.2%

Primary admissions across County Durham (2025/26)

Inspection History(2)

17 March 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
5 April 2023

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.79034%

Overall absence

11.53846%

Persistent absence

130

Enrolments

Authorised3.94132%
Unauthorised0.84903%
Persistent (10%+)11.53846%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

4.42877%
23/24
4.79034%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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