Pelton Community Primary School
URN: 150349 • Chester le Street DH2 1EZ
Overview
- Name
- Pelton Community Primary School
- URN
- 150349
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- NEW COLLEGE DURHAM ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Telfer (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01913700260
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ouston Lane, Chester le Street DH2 1EZ
Summary
Pelton Community Primary School is an academy converter located in the rural village of Pelton, Chester le Street, serving a diverse student body of 309 pupils. The school prides itself on providing a nurturing and supportive environment where high expectations for learning and progress are upheld. Under the leadership of Executive Headteacher Mrs. Telfer, the school focuses on equipping students with essential skills and knowledge to thrive in a changing world.
The curriculum at Pelton Community Primary is designed to inspire and challenge pupils, ensuring they reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. The school community is committed to fostering a sense of belonging and celebration for every child, promoting positive behaviours and friendships among students.
With a significant percentage of pupils (48.5%) eligible for free school meals, Pelton Community Primary School actively supports its students and their families, reinforcing its role as a vital educational hub within the local area. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at [peltonps.org.uk](https://www.peltonps.org.uk).
The curriculum at Pelton Community Primary is designed to inspire and challenge pupils, ensuring they reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. The school community is committed to fostering a sense of belonging and celebration for every child, promoting positive behaviours and friendships among students.
With a significant percentage of pupils (48.5%) eligible for free school meals, Pelton Community Primary School actively supports its students and their families, reinforcing its role as a vital educational hub within the local area. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at [peltonps.org.uk](https://www.peltonps.org.uk).
Useful links
- Consulting with our SEN Pupils, Parents & Carers (sen)
- Our SEN Provision (sen)
- SEN Specialist Expertise (sen)
- SEN Transition (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- https://www.peltonps.org.uk/SEND/ (sen)
- Stepping Stones (sen)
- The Nurture Hub (sen)
- School Admissions (other)
- School Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- NEW COLLEGE DURHAM ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 384
- Pupils
- 309
- Boys
- 156
- Girls
- 153
- FSM %
- 48.50
- Open date
- 2024-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 309 | 156 | 153 | 384 | 48.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 384 |
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