Schools in Peterlee
County Durham · 21 schools
Total Schools
21
13 primary · 5 secondary
Total Pupils
6,897
89% capacity used
Ofsted Rated
9
1 outstanding · 8 good
Capacity
7,787
890 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
8
12
Outstanding: 1
Good: 8
Not inspected: 12
Best Schools in Peterlee
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Best Schools in County Durham
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Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
67.7%
KS2 Maths
68.3%
All Schools (21)
The Academy at Shotton Hall
SR8 1AUAges 11-161202 pupils
Secondary
Academy converter
Outstanding
Cotsford Primary School
SR8 4EHAges 4-11181 pupils
Primary
Community school
Good
Dene Academy
SR8 5RLAges 11-16638 pupils
Secondary
Academy converter
Good
Dene House Primary School
SR8 5RLAges 5-11303 pupils
Primary
Academy sponsor led
Good
Easington Colliery Primary School
SR8 3DJAges 3-11525 pupils
Primary
Community school
Good
Endeavour Academy Durham
SR8 2RNAges 14-1950 pupils
Secondary
Free schools alternative provision
Good
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
SR8 1DEAges 2-11191 pupils
Primary
Academy converter
Roman Catholic
Good
Seascape Primary School
SR8 5NJAges 2-11263 pupils
Primary
Community school
Good
Yohden Primary School
SR8 4HPAges 2-11182 pupils
Primary
Community school
Good
Acre Rigg Academy
SR8 2DUAges 7-11257 pupils
Primary
Academy sponsor led
None
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