Lumley Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Great Lumley Chester le Street County Durham DH3 4JL |
| Reference Number | 114003 |
Lumley Infant and Nursery School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in its recent inspection. The school has retained many of its strengths despite a significant time since its last inspection, which was marked as 'Outstanding'. The curriculum is well-sequenced, and there is a strong focus on personal and social development, with pupils showcasing exceptional behaviour and attitudes. The early years provision is particularly commendable, fostering an ambitious curriculum that caters effectively to the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Overall, the school creates a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued, contributing to their success.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 162 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.32%
Girls: 45.68% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 20 | 38 |
| 2 | 25 | 26 | 51 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| White, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 08 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 16 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional early years provision with a highly ambitious curriculum.
- Outstanding personal development and behavior of pupils.
- Strong emphasis on reading with a structured phonics programme.
- Well-sequenced curriculum supporting future learning.
- Exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent phonics teaching does not always meet the required standards.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 3 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Lumley Junior School
Cocken Lane, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JJ |
0.22 miles |
|
Red Rose Primary School
York Terrace, Red Rose Primary School, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3NA |
1.25 miles |
|
Woodlea Primary School
Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6AR |
1.26 miles |
|
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
Ropery Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PH |
1.34 miles |
|
Cestria Primary School
Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PZ |
1.55 miles |
|
Bournmoor Primary School
Lambourne Close, Bournmoor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HF |
1.6 miles |
|
Newker Primary School
Waldridge Road, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AA |
1.73 miles |
|
Dubmire Primary
Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL |
1.78 miles |
|
Bullion Lane Primary School
Bullion Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2DP |
1.86 miles |
|
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Hilda Park, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2JT |
2.27 miles |
|
West Rainton Primary School
West Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6RN |
2.36 miles |
|
Nettlesworth Primary School
Front Street, Nettlesworth, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3PF |
2.54 miles |
|
Burnside Academy Inspires
Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB |
2.55 miles |
|
Rickleton Primary School
Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9EZ |
2.65 miles |
|
East Rainton Primary School
School Road, East Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9RA |
2.7 miles |
|
Finchale Primary School
Canterbury Road, Newton Hall, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5XT |
2.7 miles |
|
Newbottle Primary Academy
Houghton Road, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4EE |
2.74 miles |
|
Shiney Row Primary School
Rear South View, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4QP |
2.75 miles |
|
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
Durham Road, St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8NF |
2.83 miles |
|
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
Station Road, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7JZ |
2.86 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Park View School
Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA |
1.51 miles |
|
Hermitage Academy
Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD |
2.1 miles |
|
Kepier
Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH |
2.77 miles |
|
The Poplars
Miners Lodge, Market Crescent, New Herrington, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7AP |
3.14 miles |
|
Framwellgate School Durham
Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BQ |
3.39 miles |
|
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF |
3.41 miles |
|
Hetton Academy
North Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9JZ |
3.62 miles |
|
New College Durham
Framwellgate Moor Centre, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5ES |
3.68 miles |
|
Biddick Academy
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL |
3.69 miles |
|
Durham Trinity School & Sports College
Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WB |
3.81 miles |
|
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP |
3.81 miles |
|
Oxclose Community Academy
Dilston Close, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LN |
3.9 miles |
|
Belmont Community School
The Links, Belmont, Durham, DH1 2AG |
3.91 miles |
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St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
North End, Durham, DH1 4NG |
4.26 miles |
|
Durham Sixth Form Centre
Providence Row, The Sands, Durham, County Durham, DH1 1SG |
4.29 miles |
|
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Crossgate Moor, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4SU |
4.68 miles |
|
Washington Academy
Spout Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2AA |
4.83 miles |
|
Elemore Hall School
Pittington, Elemore Hall School, Durham, DH6 1QD |
4.85 miles |
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Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
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4.98 miles |