Newker Primary School
URN: 131233 • Chester le Street DH2 3AA
Overview
- Name
- Newker Primary School
- URN
- 131233
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Melanie Kirkland (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01913887099
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Waldridge Road, Chester le Street DH2 3AA
Summary
Newker Primary School is a community school located in Chester le Street, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 378 pupils and a capacity for 520. The school promotes an inclusive environment, aiming to foster aspirational, respectful, and resilient learners. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in their motto, “Learning together, working to achieve,” which reflects their commitment to engaging students in an interactive learning experience.
The curriculum at Newker is designed to ensure that all children make good progress and achieve high standards. The school places a strong emphasis on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and offers a variety of resources to support online safety and emotional development. Additionally, Newker Primary provides tailored support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all children can participate fully in school activities.
Newker Primary School values its role within the local community and encourages parental involvement through various events and communication channels. The school’s commitment to British values and equality further enhances its supportive and nurturing environment, making it a welcoming place for all families.
The curriculum at Newker is designed to ensure that all children make good progress and achieve high standards. The school places a strong emphasis on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and offers a variety of resources to support online safety and emotional development. Additionally, Newker Primary provides tailored support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all children can participate fully in school activities.
Newker Primary School values its role within the local community and encourages parental involvement through various events and communication channels. The school’s commitment to British values and equality further enhances its supportive and nurturing environment, making it a welcoming place for all families.
Useful links
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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
- 520
- Pupils
- 378
- Boys
- 184
- Girls
- 194
- FSM %
- 29.50
- Open date
- 1998-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 378 | 184 | 194 | 520 | 29.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 386 | 197 | 189 | 520 | 28.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 418 | 226 | 192 | 520 | 23.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 418 | 226 | 192 | 520 | 23.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 431 | 226 | 205 | 520 | 21.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 441 | 225 | 216 | 520 | 17.30 |
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