Easington Colliery Primary School
URN: 114210 • Peterlee SR8 3DJ
Overview
- Name
- Easington Colliery Primary School
- URN
- 114210
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Francis (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915270293
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Whickham Street, Peterlee SR8 3DJ
Summary
Easington Colliery Primary School is a community school located in Peterlee, County Durham, serving a mixed-gender population of 532 pupils. The school prides itself on being inclusive and values the individuality of each student, fostering a supportive environment where children can thrive both academically and socially. The dedicated staff focus on creating meaningful learning experiences that are engaging and challenging, aligned with the national curriculum while considering the needs of the local community.
The school's ethos emphasizes strong relationships among students, staff, and families, ensuring that every child feels valued and safe. Easington Colliery Primary School has achieved Flagship Status for the Inclusion Quality Mark, reflecting its commitment to providing equal opportunities and promoting best practices in inclusion across the school and its network.
Parents are encouraged to be active partners in their child's education, with opportunities to engage in school events and discussions. The school aims to develop pupils' character and resilience, preparing them to pursue their aspirations while fostering pride in their local community.
The school's ethos emphasizes strong relationships among students, staff, and families, ensuring that every child feels valued and safe. Easington Colliery Primary School has achieved Flagship Status for the Inclusion Quality Mark, reflecting its commitment to providing equal opportunities and promoting best practices in inclusion across the school and its network.
Parents are encouraged to be active partners in their child's education, with opportunities to engage in school events and discussions. The school aims to develop pupils' character and resilience, preparing them to pursue their aspirations while fostering pride in their local community.
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 567
- Pupils
- 532
- Boys
- 290
- Girls
- 242
- FSM %
- 42.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 532 | 290 | 242 | 567 | 42.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 554 | 303 | 251 | 567 | 40.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 563 | 294 | 269 | 567 | 41.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 563 | 294 | 269 | 567 | 41.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 540 | 283 | 257 | 567 | 42.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 529 | 282 | 247 | 567 | 38.40 |
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