Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School

URN: 114086 • Ferryhill DL17 8PP

Overview

Name
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
URN
114086
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
38.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Craig Brown (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01740651512
Website
Visit
Address
Dean Bank, Ferryhill DL17 8PP

Summary

Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School is a community school located in Ferryhill, County Durham, serving a mixed-gender population of 169 pupils, with a capacity for 262. The school is committed to fostering a positive learning environment where core values such as honesty, fairness, empathy, tolerance, resilience, and respect are integral to daily activities. The Head Teacher, Mr. Craig Brown, emphasizes the importance of both academic achievement and personal development, ensuring that children are equipped with essential life skills.

The curriculum at Dean Bank is designed to support not only academic success but also the mental health and wellbeing of students. It includes a "Curriculum for Life" that encourages healthy lifestyle choices and social skills development, preparing pupils for future challenges. The school aims to create strong relationships with families and the local community, positioning itself as a central part of the Dean Bank area.

Parents can access detailed information about class structures, teaching staff, and the curriculum through the school's website. The school encourages open communication and invites families to engage with the educational journey of their children.

Key details

LA
County Durham
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
262
Pupils
169
Boys
90
Girls
79
FSM %
73.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
County Durham

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 169 90 79 262 73.50
2024-09-11 186 101 85 238 73.40
2023-09-11 167 89 78 238 78.80
2022-09-11 167 89 78 238 78.80
2021-09-11 177 96 81 238 70.80
2020-09-11 177 97 80 238 71.20

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