Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a primary school in Chester le Street, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School currently has around 276 pupils on roll, which is about 66% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.5% boys and 52.5% girls. Around 27.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 15 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hilda Park, Chester le Street, DH2 2JT |
| Website: | www.chester-le-street.durham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01913882328 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Rachel Butler |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 114213 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/09/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 418 |
| Number of Pupils: | 276 |
| Number of Boys: | 131 |
| Number of Girls: | 145 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.00% | 254 |
| African | 2.90% | 8 |
| Other White | 1.10% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.40% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Road Nursery School Murray Road , DH2 2AT | - not rated | 822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarence Nursery School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Hilda Park , DH2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Pelaw Infant School Hilda Park , DH2 2JT | - not rated | 67 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullion Lane Primary School Bullion Lane , DH2 2DP | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cestria Primary School Church Chare , DH3 3PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newker Infant School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View School Church Chare , DH3 3QA | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Community School Church Chare , DH3 3QA | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hermitage School Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.