Kirk Merrington Primary School is a primary school in Spennymoor, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Kirk Merrington Primary School currently has around 172 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.7% boys and 52.3% girls. Around 11.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (97.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | South View, Spennymoor, DL16 7JB |
| Website: | www.kirkmerrington.durham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01388816230 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Nicola Murray |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 114074 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 172 |
| Number of Pupils: | 172 |
| Number of Boys: | 82 |
| Number of Girls: | 90 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 97.10% | 167 |
| African | 1.20% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Road Nursery School Dean Road , DL17 8ET | - not rated | 3,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessemer Park Nursery School Bessemer Green , DL16 6PP | - not rated | 3,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Merrington Primary School South View , Kirk Merrington DL16 7JB | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlestone Moor Primary School Rock Road , DL16 7DA | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlestone Moor Academy Rock Road , DL16 7DA | 3out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spennymoor West Infant School Rock Road , DL16 7DA | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlestone Moor Junior School Durham Street , Middlestone Moor DL16 7AT | - not rated | 2,561 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryhill School Merrington Road , DL17 8RW | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferryhill Business Enterprise College Merrington Road , DL17 8RW | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth Park Academy Whitworth Lane , DL16 7LN | 3out of 4 | 2,865 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College Whitworth Lane , DL16 7LN | - not rated | 2,866 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windlestone School Chilton , DL17 0HP | - not rated | 1,940 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aycliffe Secure Centre Care of: Durham County Council , 26 Chilton Way DL17 0SD | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth School Rock Road , DL16 7DB | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Secondary School Rock Road , DL16 7DB | 4out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.