Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
URN: 114140 • Durham DH1 2EY
Overview
- Name
- Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
- URN
- 114140
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gaynor Davison (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01913868416
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Laurel Avenue, Durham DH1 2EY
Summary
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School is a mixed community school located in Durham, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 109 pupils and a capacity of 112. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment that supports the educational and emotional wellbeing of its students. With a significant percentage of pupils (76.10%) eligible for free school meals, the school prioritises inclusivity and aims to address the diverse needs of its community.
The curriculum at Laurel Avenue is designed to foster a love of learning and develop essential skills across various subjects. The school places a strong emphasis on mental health and emotional wellbeing, ensuring that students receive the necessary support to thrive both academically and personally. Additionally, the school offers specific provisions for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all pupils have access to quality education tailored to their individual requirements.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Laurel Avenue, with initiatives such as the Friends of Laurel Avenue School (FOLAS) fostering strong relationships between parents, staff, and the wider community. The school also focuses on promoting equality and diversity, creating an inclusive atmosphere where every child is valued and respected. For more information, visit their website at www.laurelavenue.durham.sch.uk.
The curriculum at Laurel Avenue is designed to foster a love of learning and develop essential skills across various subjects. The school places a strong emphasis on mental health and emotional wellbeing, ensuring that students receive the necessary support to thrive both academically and personally. Additionally, the school offers specific provisions for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all pupils have access to quality education tailored to their individual requirements.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Laurel Avenue, with initiatives such as the Friends of Laurel Avenue School (FOLAS) fostering strong relationships between parents, staff, and the wider community. The school also focuses on promoting equality and diversity, creating an inclusive atmosphere where every child is valued and respected. For more information, visit their website at www.laurelavenue.durham.sch.uk.
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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
- 112
- Pupils
- 109
- Boys
- 55
- Girls
- 54
- FSM %
- 76.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 109 | 55 | 54 | 112 | 76.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 108 | 58 | 50 | 112 | 73.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 139 | 76 | 63 | 112 | 65.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 139 | 76 | 63 | 112 | 65.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 126 | 68 | 58 | 112 | 56.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 129 | 69 | 60 | 112 | 58.50 |
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