Acre Rigg Infant School
URN: 114154 • Peterlee SR8 2DU
Overview
- Name
- Acre Rigg Infant School
- URN
- 114154
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kate Longstaff (since 2022) , Headteacher
- Previous head
- Sara Rafferty, Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915864437
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee SR8 2DU
Summary
Acre Rigg Infant School is a mixed community primary school located in Peterlee, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 259 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 189. The school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, aiming to foster success for every child through its mission statement: "Every child, Every day, Every way, experiencing success." The dedicated staff work closely with parents to ensure a positive educational experience for all students.
The curriculum at Acre Rigg is broad and balanced, with a strong focus on teaching children about their rights and responsibilities. The school promotes British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect. Pupils are encouraged to participate in decision-making through the School Council and are taught the importance of laws and personal freedoms in a safe environment.
Acre Rigg Infant School is committed to supporting all students, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and works collaboratively with parents and external agencies to provide appropriate resources. The school also engages with the local community, offering various support services and initiatives to enhance the well-being of families.
The curriculum at Acre Rigg is broad and balanced, with a strong focus on teaching children about their rights and responsibilities. The school promotes British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect. Pupils are encouraged to participate in decision-making through the School Council and are taught the importance of laws and personal freedoms in a safe environment.
Acre Rigg Infant School is committed to supporting all students, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and works collaboratively with parents and external agencies to provide appropriate resources. The school also engages with the local community, offering various support services and initiatives to enhance the well-being of families.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 2 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 189
- Pupils
- 259
- Boys
- 130
- Girls
- 129
- FSM %
- 47.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 259 | 130 | 129 | 189 | 47.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 277 | 137 | 140 | 189 | 46.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 295 | 150 | 145 | 189 | 47.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 295 | 150 | 145 | 189 | 47.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 292 | 139 | 153 | 189 | 43.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 293 | 138 | 155 | 189 | 39.30 |
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