Dene House Primary School

URN: 141998 • Peterlee SR8 5RL

Overview

Name
Dene House Primary School
URN
141998
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lee Blake (since 2025)
Telephone
01915862937
Website
Visit
Address
Manor Way, Peterlee SR8 5RL

Summary

Dene House Primary School, located in Peterlee, County Durham, is a mixed academy sponsor-led institution with a current enrolment of 301 pupils, out of a capacity of 315. The school is committed to creating a nurturing and supportive environment, where children's rights are embedded in its ethos and practices, as evidenced by its GOLD award as a Rights Respecting School.

The curriculum at Dene House Primary includes a structured Personal, Social, Health, and Economic (PSHE) education programme that integrates British values such as democracy, respect, and tolerance. These values are reinforced through everyday interactions, classroom activities, and school events, ensuring that pupils not only learn about these principles but also experience them in their daily lives.

With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (56.5%), Dene House Primary is dedicated to fostering an inclusive community that supports all learners. The school offers various resources, including breakfast and tea time clubs, to assist families and enhance the overall educational experience. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.

Key details

LA
County Durham
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
315
Pupils
301
Boys
162
Girls
139
FSM %
56.50
Open date
2015-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
County Durham

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 301 162 139 315 56.50
2024-09-11 302 158 144 315 57.90
2023-09-11 280 145 135 315 57.10
2022-09-11 280 145 135 315 57.10
2021-09-11 269 145 124 315 49.10
2020-09-11 270 151 119 315 40.00

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