Pelton Community Primary School
URN: 134078 • Chester le Street DH2 1EZ
Overview
- Name
- Pelton Community Primary School
- URN
- 134078
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Telfer (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Ouston Lane, Chester le Street DH2 1EZ
Summary
Pelton Community Primary School is a mixed community school located in the rural village of Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham. With a current enrolment of 341 pupils and a capacity of 384, the school serves not only Pelton but also surrounding villages. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where children are at the centre of all activities, supported by a dedicated and hardworking staff.
The school’s ethos emphasizes high expectations for learning and progress, aiming to inspire and challenge pupils to reach their full potential. The curriculum is designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge necessary for success in a changing world. Additionally, Pelton Community Primary School is committed to fostering a supportive community where every child is celebrated and encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The school also actively engages with families and the local community, promoting initiatives that enhance physical activity and social interaction among students. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (47.20%), Pelton Community Primary School is focused on providing equal opportunities for all children to succeed.
The school’s ethos emphasizes high expectations for learning and progress, aiming to inspire and challenge pupils to reach their full potential. The curriculum is designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge necessary for success in a changing world. Additionally, Pelton Community Primary School is committed to fostering a supportive community where every child is celebrated and encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The school also actively engages with families and the local community, promoting initiatives that enhance physical activity and social interaction among students. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (47.20%), Pelton Community Primary School is focused on providing equal opportunities for all children to succeed.
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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
- 384
- Pupils
- 341
- Boys
- 167
- Girls
- 174
- FSM %
- 47.20
- Open date
- 2003-09-01
- Close date
- 2024-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 341 | 167 | 174 | 384 | 47.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 341 | 167 | 174 | 384 | 47.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 321 | 166 | 155 | 384 | 40.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 321 | 166 | 155 | 384 | 40.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 324 | 168 | 156 | 384 | 39.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 346 | 180 | 166 | 384 | 32.90 |
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