Roseberry Primary and Nursery School, based in Chester le Street, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 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.
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School currently has around 262 pupils on roll, which is about 76% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.4% boys and 54.6% girls. Around 26.3% 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 6.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.6%).
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: | Pelton Lane, Chester le Street, DH2 1NP |
| Website: | www.peltonroseberry.durham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01913700182 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Emma Dunn |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 114208 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 343 |
| Number of Pupils: | 262 |
| Number of Boys: | 119 |
| Number of Girls: | 143 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.60% | 240 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 5 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 5 |
| African | 1.50% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseberry Primary and Nursery School Pelton Lane , Pelton DH2 1NP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Pelton Primary School Twizell Lane , West Pelton DH9 6SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelton Community Primary School Ouston Lane , Pelton DH2 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelton Community Primary School Ouston Lane , Pelton DH2 1EZ | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelton Infant School Ouston Lane , Pelton DH2 1EZ | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Community school | 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 | 192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD | - not rated | 2,891 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hermitage School Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD | - not rated | 2,891 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD | 3out of 4 | 2,903 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.