Howletch Lane Primary School
URN: 114198 • Peterlee SR8 2NQ
Overview
- Name
- Howletch Lane Primary School
- URN
- 114198
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Beattie (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915862765
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Pennine Drive, Peterlee SR8 2NQ
Summary
Howletch Lane Primary School, located in Peterlee, County Durham, is a community school with a capacity for 399 pupils, currently serving 380 students. The school promotes a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Headteacher Mrs. Helen Beattie emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the school, families, and the wider community to support each child's development and success.
The curriculum at Howletch Lane is designed to inspire a love for learning, featuring a range of subjects and extracurricular activities. The school offers various support services, including Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions and emotional well-being initiatives, ensuring that all students receive the guidance they need to reach their full potential.
Howletch Lane Primary School actively engages with parents through regular communication and events, fostering a strong school community. The school encourages parental involvement in their child's education, creating a partnership that aims to build a bright future for each student. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the school office directly.
The curriculum at Howletch Lane is designed to inspire a love for learning, featuring a range of subjects and extracurricular activities. The school offers various support services, including Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions and emotional well-being initiatives, ensuring that all students receive the guidance they need to reach their full potential.
Howletch Lane Primary School actively engages with parents through regular communication and events, fostering a strong school community. The school encourages parental involvement in their child's education, creating a partnership that aims to build a bright future for each student. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the school office directly.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Disability & Accessibility (sen)
- Introduction (sen)
- Our SEN Provision (sen)
- SEN Specialist Expertise (sen)
- SEN Transition (sen)
- Support for Emotional & Social Development (sen)
- School Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 399
- Pupils
- 380
- Boys
- 189
- Girls
- 191
- FSM %
- 37.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 380 | 189 | 191 | 399 | 37.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 378 | 198 | 180 | 399 | 35.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 400 | 211 | 189 | 399 | 30.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 400 | 211 | 189 | 399 | 30.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 413 | 219 | 194 | 399 | 27.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 428 | 219 | 209 | 379 | 26.10 |
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