Bullion Lane Primary School
URN: 114209 • Chester le Street DH2 2DP
Overview
- Name
- Bullion Lane Primary School
- URN
- 114209
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Barningham (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01913882482
- Website
- Visit Bullion Lane Primary School website
- Address
-
Bullion Lane, Chester le Street DH2 2DP
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Summary
Bullion Lane Primary School, located in Chester le Street, County Durham, is a community school catering to a mixed-gender population of 299 pupils, with a capacity of 315. The school is committed to creating a safe and inviting learning environment where children are encouraged to aim high and achieve their best. The ethos of the school is built around respect, tolerance, empathy, and ambition, fostering strong relationships within the school community.
The curriculum at Bullion Lane is designed to promote enjoyment and a love of learning, which the school believes are essential for developing determination and perseverance in pupils. The school has been recognised by OFSTED as a ‘GOOD’ school, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and student well-being.
With a significant percentage of pupils (66.40%) eligible for free school meals, Bullion Lane Primary School actively supports its diverse community, ensuring that all children receive the necessary resources and encouragement to thrive academically and socially. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various resources available on the school’s website.
The curriculum at Bullion Lane is designed to promote enjoyment and a love of learning, which the school believes are essential for developing determination and perseverance in pupils. The school has been recognised by OFSTED as a ‘GOOD’ school, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and student well-being.
With a significant percentage of pupils (66.40%) eligible for free school meals, Bullion Lane Primary School actively supports its diverse community, ensuring that all children receive the necessary resources and encouragement to thrive academically and socially. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various resources available on the school’s website.
Useful links
- SEN Information Report (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Bullion Lane Primary School (other)
- About (other)
- Meet The Staff (other)
- Our Governing Body (other)
- Values and Ethos (other)
- Key Information (other)
- School Admissions (other)
- School Policies (other)
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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
- 315
- Pupils
- 299
- Boys
- 142
- Girls
- 157
- FSM %
- 66.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 299 | 142 | 157 | 315 | 66.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 303 | 144 | 159 | 315 | 66.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 275 | 130 | 145 | 315 | 68.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 275 | 130 | 145 | 315 | 68.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 282 | 143 | 139 | 315 | 63.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 301 | 146 | 155 | 315 | 53.40 |
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