King Street Primary School, Spennymoor

In its own words: "At King Street Primary School, it is our intention to provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment in which respect for cultural diversity, celebration of achievement and commitment to shared values fosters the growth of confidence and self esteem in every child and their family."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include chess, STEM, gardening and art.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at King Street Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in County Durham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 73% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put King Street Primary School as their first choice and 54 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to King Street Primary School are Springmoor Grange School (0.3 miles, Good, 64% reading, 69% maths); St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe (0.4 miles, 83% reading, 83% maths); North Park Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 72% reading, 63% maths); and Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths).

King Street Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

38.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 4.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 76 pupils (33.9%) received SEN support and 7 (3.1%) 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 King Street Primary School.

18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Burn Terrace (sw-bound), 150 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood King Street Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 200 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in County Durham (84), as is usual near a town centre.

King Street Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to King Street Primary School are Whitworth Park Academy (0.8 miles) and Ferryhill School (1.6 miles).