West Rainton Primary School
URN: 114128 • Houghton le Spring DH4 6RN
Overview
- Name
- West Rainton Primary School
- URN
- 114128
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison McDonough (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915843805
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- West Rainton, Houghton le Spring DH4 6RN
Summary
West Rainton Primary School is a community school located in Houghton le Spring, County Durham, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11. With an enrolment of 143 students and a capacity of 168, the school fosters a supportive and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The school places a strong emphasis on high standards of work and behaviour, promoting a sense of belonging among its students.
The ethos of West Rainton Primary revolves around a family-like atmosphere, where staff and pupils care for one another. This approach is designed to create a happy and engaging learning environment, encouraging children to develop their skills and confidence. The school actively supports its students, particularly those eligible for free school meals, with a significant percentage (53.80%) benefiting from this provision.
In addition to academic pursuits, West Rainton Primary offers a range of extracurricular activities and events, fostering a sense of community and collaboration among families. The school’s commitment to maintaining strong communication with parents is evident through its accessible website, which provides information on admissions, performance, and school events.
The ethos of West Rainton Primary revolves around a family-like atmosphere, where staff and pupils care for one another. This approach is designed to create a happy and engaging learning environment, encouraging children to develop their skills and confidence. The school actively supports its students, particularly those eligible for free school meals, with a significant percentage (53.80%) benefiting from this provision.
In addition to academic pursuits, West Rainton Primary offers a range of extracurricular activities and events, fostering a sense of community and collaboration among families. The school’s commitment to maintaining strong communication with parents is evident through its accessible website, which provides information on admissions, performance, and school events.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Sen Information Report (sen)
- Key Policies (sen)
- Looked After Children with SEND (sen)
- Our SEN Provision (sen)
- How children with SEN engage in all activities (sen)
- How we adapt the curriculum and learning environment for children & young people with SEN (sen)
- How we evaluate the effectiveness of SEN provision (sen)
- Our approach to teaching children & young people with SEN (sen)
- The kinds of SEN that are provided for: (sen)
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 168
- Pupils
- 143
- Boys
- 70
- Girls
- 73
- FSM %
- 53.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 143 | 70 | 73 | 168 | 53.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 142 | 76 | 66 | 168 | 55.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 137 | 73 | 64 | 168 | 50.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 137 | 73 | 64 | 168 | 50.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 128 | 68 | 60 | 168 | 50.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 125 | 67 | 58 | 198 | 49.60 |
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