Easington CofE Primary School, Peterlee
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
114%
Over capacity
167 pupils
147 capacity
20 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Peterlee
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Peterlee
Admissions Demand - County Durham
Places available
6,592
Applications
4,491
Got 1st preference
96.4%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across County Durham (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.79034%
Overall absence
11.53846%
Persistent absence
130
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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