Ouston Primary School, based in Chester le Street, provides primary education, 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.
Ouston Primary School currently has around 268 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 7.1% 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.
| Address: | Arisaig, Chester le Street, DH2 1RQ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs L Lavelle |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 114013 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 280 |
| Number of Pupils: | 268 |
| Number of Boys: | 136 |
| Number of Girls: | 132 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouston Primary School Arisaig , Ouston DH2 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ouston Primary School Arisaig , Ouston DH2 1RQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston St Benet's Way , Ouston DH2 1QX | - not rated | 345 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School St Benet's Way , Ouston DH2 1QX | - not rated | 345 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ouston Infant School Cromarty , Ouston DH2 1JU | - not rated | 525 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseberry College & Sixth Form Pelton , DH2 1NW | - not rated | 2,420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 3out of 4 | 2,530 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Community School Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | - not rated | 2,530 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.