Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
URN: 114147 • Durham DH6 3RQ
Overview
- Name
- Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
- URN
- 114147
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alan Scarr (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01429820594
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wheatley Hill Primary School, Durham DH6 3RQ
Summary
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School, located in Durham, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 455 pupils, significantly exceeding its capacity of 251. The school prides itself on being a caring and inclusive environment, dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of all its students. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr Alan Scarr, the school emphasizes the importance of real-life learning experiences, integrating outdoor education and community engagement into its curriculum.
The school has a strong commitment to inclusivity, featuring a Specialist SEND Department that provides tailored support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This includes Enhanced Mainstream Provision for students with speech and language needs, as well as support for those with complex autism and other physical difficulties. Wheatley Hill Primary employs innovative teaching methods and highly qualified staff to ensure that all children can thrive.
Wheatley Hill Primary is deeply embedded in the local community, fostering strong relationships with parents and local organisations. The school encourages visits from prospective families to explore its inclusive practices and the wide range of educational opportunities available.
The school has a strong commitment to inclusivity, featuring a Specialist SEND Department that provides tailored support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This includes Enhanced Mainstream Provision for students with speech and language needs, as well as support for those with complex autism and other physical difficulties. Wheatley Hill Primary employs innovative teaching methods and highly qualified staff to ensure that all children can thrive.
Wheatley Hill Primary is deeply embedded in the local community, fostering strong relationships with parents and local organisations. The school encourages visits from prospective families to explore its inclusive practices and the wide range of educational opportunities available.
Useful links
- SEND Book (sen)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Early Years Book (download)
- Terms & Conditions (download)
- Website Disclaimer (download)
- School Brochure (download)
- Why Join Our School? (other)
- - Back (other)
- Pupils & Parents (other)
- School Information (other)
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 251
- Pupils
- 455
- Boys
- 251
- Girls
- 204
- FSM %
- 47.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 455 | 251 | 204 | 251 | 47.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 440 | 238 | 202 | 251 | 48.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 388 | 215 | 173 | 251 | 50.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 388 | 215 | 173 | 251 | 50.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 348 | 176 | 172 | 251 | 47.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 301 | 151 | 150 | 251 | 38.10 |
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