Ouston Primary School, Chester le Street
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Ouston Primary School excels at supporting every child, particularly those who need extra help. The 'learning lab' provides expert support for pupils with special educational needs, and the school works brilliantly with parents and carers to ensure all children thrive. With excellent attendance rates, calm, happy classrooms and exciting ways of learning - including animation and game design - pupils develop strong skills in reading, writing and maths.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional support for vulnerable pupils including those with SEND and children in care through the 'learning lab' and tailored provision
- Attendance is notably above the national average, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Strong inclusion culture with passionate leadership and effective partnerships with parents and outside agencies
- Well-behaved, respectful pupils in calm, happy classrooms with positive relationships between staff and pupils
- High-quality curriculum delivery with innovative approaches using animation, photography and game design
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils sometimes need more time to engage with tasks and deepen their understanding
- Pupils' knowledge of different religions and cultures needs strengthening, despite the 'one Britain' theme
- Some inconsistency in the impact of the personal development programme on pupils' understanding of diversity
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open culture of safeguarding where all staff take responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Swimming, school fun run, art and craft club, theatre visits, rock and pop, choir at cathedral, harvest performances, residential trips with rock climbing and raft building, school council, waste warriors, sports leaders, play leaders, careers week, Friday fundraisers
Ouston Primary School is a welcoming school where all pupils are cared for and supported well. The school has particular strengths in supporting vulnerable pupils, including those with special educational needs and those in care.
At a Glance
14.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 82% to 73%. Maths has declined from 82% to 62%. Writing has declined from 76% to 62%.
Class Sizes
26.6
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
31.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
259 pupils
280 capacity
21 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Chester le Street
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Chester le Street
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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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.51314%
Overall absence
8.16327%
Persistent absence
196
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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