Chilton Primary School
URN: 131865 • Ferryhill DL17 0PT
Overview
- Name
- Chilton Primary School
- URN
- 131865
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amanda Pybus-Coates (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Chilton, Ferryhill DL17 0PT
Summary
Chilton Primary School, located in Ferryhill, County Durham, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population of 307 pupils, with a capacity for 378. The school prides itself on its strong connection to the local community, reflecting its heritage as an ex-mining town. With ample outdoor learning spaces, a gymnasium, music room, and science lab, Chilton Primary offers a well-rounded educational environment.
The school is committed to fostering high aspirations among its pupils, encouraging self-belief and success. It provides a range of extracurricular activities, including a bustling breakfast club, after-school provision, and various sports teams, ensuring that students have opportunities for personal growth and development. The school also hosts a private nursery on-site and collaborates with local organisations to enhance community engagement.
Chilton Primary School prioritises inclusivity and support for all students, including those with special educational needs. The dedicated staff work closely with families to ensure that every child receives the guidance they need to thrive academically and socially.
The school is committed to fostering high aspirations among its pupils, encouraging self-belief and success. It provides a range of extracurricular activities, including a bustling breakfast club, after-school provision, and various sports teams, ensuring that students have opportunities for personal growth and development. The school also hosts a private nursery on-site and collaborates with local organisations to enhance community engagement.
Chilton Primary School prioritises inclusivity and support for all students, including those with special educational needs. The dedicated staff work closely with families to ensure that every child receives the guidance they need to thrive academically and socially.
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Nearby alternatives
- St. Michael's C of E Primary School (73.1)
- Cleves Cross Primary School (70.2)
- St Michael's Church of England Primary School (68.9)
- West Cornforth Primary School (64.4)
- Chilton Academy (61.9)
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 378
- Pupils
- 307
- Boys
- 152
- Girls
- 155
- FSM %
- 18.00
- Open date
- 2002-09-01
- Close date
- 2018-05-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-01-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 307 | 152 | 155 | 378 | 18.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 307 | 152 | 155 | 378 | 18.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 307 | 152 | 155 | 378 | 18.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 307 | 152 | 155 | 378 | 18.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 307 | 152 | 155 | 378 | 18.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 307 | 152 | 155 | 378 | 18.00 |
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