Cestria Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Chare Chester le Street County Durham DH3 3PZ |
| Phone | 01913882483 |
| Reference Number | 114012 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 407 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.7%
Girls: 54.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 2 | 36 | 23 | 59 |
| 3 | 23 | 37 | 60 |
| 4 | 19 | 32 | 51 |
| 5 | 26 | 33 | 59 |
| 6 | 21 | 37 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.8% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-02-04 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-17 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-12-10 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-11-21 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-01-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2006-09-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-10-08 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 110 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
Ropery Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PH |
0.22 miles |
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Newker Primary School
Waldridge Road, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AA |
0.47 miles |
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Red Rose Primary School
York Terrace, Red Rose Primary School, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3NA |
0.47 miles |
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Bullion Lane Primary School
Bullion Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2DP |
0.49 miles |
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Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Hilda Park, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2JT |
0.72 miles |
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Lumley Infant and Nursery School
Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JL |
1.55 miles |
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Lumley Junior School
Cocken Lane, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JJ |
1.76 miles |
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Rickleton Primary School
Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9EZ |
1.78 miles |
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Pelton Community Primary School
Ouston Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1EZ |
1.78 miles |
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Barley Mow Primary School
Pembroke Avenue, Barley Mow, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2DJ |
2.02 miles |
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St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
St Benet's Way, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1QX |
2.15 miles |
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Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
Pelton Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1NP |
2.22 miles |
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Portobello Primary School
Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LY |
2.24 miles |
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Bournmoor Primary School
Lambourne Close, Bournmoor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HF |
2.25 miles |
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Ouston Primary School
Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ |
2.34 miles |
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Nettlesworth Primary School
Front Street, Nettlesworth, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3PF |
2.43 miles |
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Edmondsley Primary Academy
Edmondsley, Durham, DH7 6DU |
2.66 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
School Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2PN |
2.68 miles |
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Holley Park Academy
Ayton Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LR |
2.77 miles |
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Lambton Primary School
Caradoc Close, Lambton Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0PL |
2.78 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Park View School
Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA |
0.08 miles |
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Hermitage Academy
Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD |
0.86 miles |
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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP |
2.61 miles |
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St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF |
3.02 miles |
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Oxclose Community Academy
Dilston Close, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LN |
3.04 miles |
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Biddick Academy
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL |
3.3 miles |
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Framwellgate School Durham
Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BQ |
4.04 miles |
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Kepier
Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH |
4.05 miles |
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New College Durham
Framwellgate Moor Centre, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5ES |
4.2 miles |
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Washington Academy
Spout Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2AA |
4.2 miles |
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Durham Trinity School & Sports College
Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WB |
4.52 miles |
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North Durham Academy
High Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0TW |
4.85 miles |
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St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
North End, Durham, DH1 4NG |
4.98 miles |