West Cornforth Primary School
URN: 114079 • Ferryhill DL17 9HP
Overview
- Name
- West Cornforth Primary School
- URN
- 114079
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 64.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kathryn Costello (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01740654315
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Ferryhill DL17 9HP
Summary
West Cornforth Primary School is a mixed community school located in Ferryhill, County Durham, catering to 252 pupils aged between two and eleven. The school aims to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to become respectful and tolerant individuals. With a focus on achieving personal success, the school community collaborates to provide a positive educational experience for all students.
The school places a strong emphasis on supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring that every pupil has access to quality provision tailored to their needs. The SEN Information Report outlines the strategies in place to assist these students, including the involvement of a Designated Teacher for Looked After Children and close collaboration with the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO).
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through regular communication, and the website serves as a resource for information on school life, policies, and updates. West Cornforth Primary School is committed to creating an environment where all children can thrive and reach their full potential.
The school places a strong emphasis on supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring that every pupil has access to quality provision tailored to their needs. The SEN Information Report outlines the strategies in place to assist these students, including the involvement of a Designated Teacher for Looked After Children and close collaboration with the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO).
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through regular communication, and the website serves as a resource for information on school life, policies, and updates. West Cornforth Primary School is committed to creating an environment where all children can thrive and reach their full potential.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Important Dates for the Autumn Term (other)
- School Admissions (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Early Years Blog (other)
- Curriculum (other)
- Year 1 Blog (other)
- Year 2 Blog (other)
- Year 3 Blog (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St. Michael's C of E Primary School (73.1)
- Cleves Cross Primary School (70.2)
- St Michael's Church of England Primary School (68.9)
- Chilton Primary School (65.9)
- Chilton Academy (61.9)
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 186
- Pupils
- 252
- Boys
- 124
- Girls
- 128
- FSM %
- 47.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 252 | 124 | 128 | 186 | 47.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 255 | 125 | 130 | 186 | 50.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 239 | 118 | 121 | 186 | 42.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 239 | 118 | 121 | 186 | 42.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 210 | 106 | 104 | 186 | 39.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 214 | 110 | 104 | 186 | 39.20 |
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