Pelton Community Primary School, based in Chester le Street, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Pelton Community Primary School currently has around 309 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.5% boys and 49.5% girls. Around 48.5% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.3%).
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: | Ouston Lane, Chester le Street, DH2 1EZ |
| Website: | https://www.peltonps.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01913700260 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Karen Telfer |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150349 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/01/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 384 |
| Number of Pupils: | 309 |
| Number of Boys: | 156 |
| Number of Girls: | 153 |
| White British | 91.30% | 282 |
| African | 3.20% | 10 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.60% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Road Nursery School Murray Road , DH2 2AT | - not rated | 2,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarence Nursery School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA | - not rated | 3,082 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelton Community Primary School Ouston Lane , Pelton DH2 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelton Community Primary School Ouston Lane , Pelton DH2 1EZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelton Infant School Ouston Lane , Pelton DH2 1EZ | - not rated | 70 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelton Junior School Ouston Lane , Pelton DH2 1EZ | - not rated | 112 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston St Benet's Way , Ouston DH2 1QX | - not rated | 943 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD | 3out of 4 | 2,842 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD | - not rated | 2,842 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hermitage School Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD | - not rated | 2,842 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Church Chare , DH3 3QA | - not rated | 3,205 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.