West Pelton Primary School is a primary school in Stanley, 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.
West Pelton Primary School currently has around 69 pupils on roll, which is about 66% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 51.7% 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 9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 37%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.9%).
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: | Twizell Lane, Stanley, DH9 6SQ |
| Website: | www.westpelton.durham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01913700238 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Victoria Hewison |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 114004 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/11/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 105 |
| Number of Pupils: | 69 |
| Number of Boys: | 34 |
| Number of Girls: | 35 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 37% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.90% | 62 |
| Other Black | 7.20% | 5 |
| African | 2.90% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pelton Primary School Twizell Lane , West Pelton DH9 6SQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseberry Primary and Nursery School Pelton Lane , Pelton DH2 1NP | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamish Primary School Co-operative Villas , Beamish DH9 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamish Primary School Co-operative Villas , Beamish DH9 0QN | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Burnside Primary School Mendip Terrace , South Stanley DH9 6QP | 3out of 4 | 2,641 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 | 1,558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.