Kirk Merrington Primary School

URN: 114074 • Spennymoor DL16 7JB

Overview

Name
Kirk Merrington Primary School
URN
114074
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
74.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nicola Murray (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01388816230
Website
Visit
Address
South View, Spennymoor DL16 7JB

Summary

Kirk Merrington Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Spennymoor, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 172 pupils, matching its capacity. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, ensuring that all students, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), receive the support necessary to achieve their full potential. The school's ethos emphasizes equal inclusion, positive intervention, and collaboration with families and external agencies to enhance educational experiences.

The school maintains a strong commitment to academic achievement, reflected in its recent attendance figures, which show a whole school attendance rate of 96.4%. Kirk Merrington Primary School actively engages with parents and pupils to gather feedback on its SEN provision, ensuring that the SEN Information Report is updated annually to reflect the needs of its community.

For parents seeking further information, the school provides resources on its website, including contact details for key personnel such as the Head Teacher and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator. The school encourages open communication and welcomes inquiries regarding admissions and support for children with disabilities.

Key details

LA
County Durham
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
172
Pupils
172
Boys
82
Girls
90
FSM %
11.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
County Durham

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 172 82 90 172 11.00
2024-09-11 165 76 89 165 10.30
2023-09-11 150 71 79 157 12.00
2022-09-11 150 71 79 150 12.00
2021-09-11 150 71 79 149 10.00
2020-09-11 138 68 70 141 8.00

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