King Street Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | High Grange Road Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6RA |
| Phone | 01388816078 |
| Reference Number | 130946 |
King Street Primary has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, now rated as good overall. The school fosters a supportive and respectful environment where both pupils and staff take pride in their community. Pupils demonstrate kindness, responsibility, and resilience, contributing to a strong culture of well-being. The curriculum is well-designed, allowing pupils to connect new knowledge with prior learning effectively. Parents hold positive views about the school's commitment to individualized support for each child, which enhances the overall learning experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 228 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.75%
Girls: 48.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| 2 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 3 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| 4 | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| 5 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| 6 | 21 | 9 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.1% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2021 | School inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 08 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong focus on individual pupil well-being.
- Well-designed curriculum linking new knowledge with prior learning.
- Effective support for early reading through phonics.
- Enthusiastic approach to reading and literature.
- Inclusive practices for pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Many pupils struggle to recall specific vocabulary needed for their learning.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | -0.4 | ||
| Writing | 1.2 | ||
| Maths | 1.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Springmoor Grange School
Durham Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6SQ |
0.26 miles |
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St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
Durham Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6SL |
0.4 miles |
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North Park Primary School
Bessemer Green, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6PP |
0.41 miles |
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Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
Rosa Street, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7NA |
0.46 miles |
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Tudhoe Moor Nursery School
Tudhoe Moor, Spennymoor, DL16 6EX |
0.65 miles |
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Middlestone Moor Academy
Rock Road, Durham, County Durham, DL16 7DA |
0.87 miles |
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Tudhoe Colliery Primary School
Front Street, Tudhoe Colliery, Tudhoe Colliery Primary School, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6TJ |
1.18 miles |
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Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
Dean Bank, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8PP |
1.92 miles |
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Kirk Merrington Primary School
South View, Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7JB |
1.97 miles |
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Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
Broom Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8AN |
2.38 miles |
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Byers Green Primary School
Wear View, Byers Green, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7PN |
2.39 miles |
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Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy
Cleves Cross, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8QY |
2.58 miles |
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Victoria Lane Academy
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2.93 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon
Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN |
2.96 miles |
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Browney Primary Academy
Harle Street, Browney, County Durham, DH7 8HX |
3.14 miles |
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West Cornforth Primary School
High Street, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 9HP |
3.3 miles |
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Ferryhill Station Primary School
Chilton Lane, FERRYHILL, County Durham, DL17 0DB |
3.37 miles |
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Chilton Academy
Chilton, Off New South View, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 0PT |
3.45 miles |
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Brandon Primary Academy
Carr Avenue, Brandon, Durham, County Durham, DH7 8NL |
3.49 miles |
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Hall Lane, Willington, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0QH |
3.52 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Whitworth Park Academy
Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7LN |
0.75 miles |
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The Meadows Academy
Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 7QW |
0.79 miles |
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The Oaks Secondary School
Rock Road, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB |
0.88 miles |
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Ferryhill School
Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8RW |
1.61 miles |
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The Grange Learning Centre
[Postcode DL15 0TY], Low Willington, County Durham, DL15 0TY |
2.55 miles |
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Aycliffe Secure Centre
Care of: Durham County Council, Ferryhill, DL17 0SD |
2.76 miles |
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Parkside Academy
Hall Lane Estate, Willington, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0QF |
3.58 miles |
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Durham High School
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3.77 miles |
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Strawberry Lane
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3.83 miles |
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King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
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4.01 miles |
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Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
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4.83 miles |
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Bishop Barrington Academy
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6LA |
4.99 miles |