Elemore Hall School, Durham
Elemore Hall School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Durham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Elemore Hall School in detail
Elemore Hall School in its own words
In its own words: "Elemore Hall is a Durham County Council Day and Residential Special School for approximately 186 secondary aged pupils who have found it difficult to achieve success in mainstream education due to their social, emotional and mental health difficulties."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Elemore Hall School are Hope Wood Academy (4 miles, Good); and Strawberry Lane (4.8 miles).
Where pupils go next
Of the 51 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 45% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 41% to a further education college and 4% to an apprenticeship.
Who goes there
77.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Elemore Hall School has an education, health and care plan (208 of 208 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Elemore Hall School provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Elemore Hall School.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in County Durham (84).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Elemore Hall School issued 61 suspensions, 30.8 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
77.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Elemore Hall School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Elemore Hall School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Elemore Hall School is in County Durham; for families living there:
- County Durham's school travel policy: School transport policies and strategies
- How to apply: Apply for free home to school travel
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in County Durham is 5 (the median across 280 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
208 pupils
209 places
1 spare place
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Durham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Durham
Across County Durham council
Places available
5,720
Applications
4,986
Got 1st preference
94.2%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across County Durham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
208
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Elemore Hall School provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
208
Total Pupils
189
Boys
19
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
33
Teachers
6.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,106
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
32.8%
Overall absence
64.1%
Persistent absence
181
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Elemore Hall School
What are GCSE results like at Elemore Hall School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Elemore Hall School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 10.6. 2% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Elemore Hall School's Ofsted rating?
Elemore Hall School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024.
What is the catchment area for Elemore Hall School?
No fixed boundary. When Elemore Hall School is oversubscribed, County Durham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Elemore Hall School?
Elemore Hall School has around 208 pupils on roll. 78% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Elemore Hall School have specialist SEN provision?
Elemore Hall School provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
What is attendance like at Elemore Hall School?
32.8% of sessions were missed at Elemore Hall School in 2024/25. 64.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Elemore Hall School?
Apply through County Durham's coordinated admissions process, naming Elemore Hall School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Elemore Hall School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in County Durham is 5 (the median across 280 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Elemore Hall School?
Elemore Hall School is at Pittington, Durham, DH6 1QD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)