Schools in Chester Le Street
Chester-le-Street, a historic market town in County Durham, England, boasts a rich heritage and significant landmarks. The town offers:
- Evidence of Roman occupation with the ancient Roman fort, Concangis, built around AD 70, which became the headquarters of a cavalry unit and spawned the main road.
- Significant role in Christian history as the community of St. Cuthbert stayed before they moved to Durham Cathedral.
- A key political and religious focus when it may have been the most important place north of the Tees, alongside Bamburgh.
- A long-standing historical significance as the site was once a royal place of sanctuary granted by King Alfred the Great, which later transferred to Durham Cathedral.
- Victorian development and growth alongside the Cong Burn.
- A connection with Canada's independence, as the first Earl of Durham, John George Lambton, was later remembered through the Penshaw Monument.
- A religious anchor in the 21st century, including St Mary and St Cuthbert's Church and Anker's House.
- Currently, a population of approximately 24,227 and a focus for nearby agricultural, industrial, and touristic activities.
Lumley Castle and the picturesque river valley provide a scenic backdrop, and the town's history adds a deep, rich character to life in Chester-le-Street.
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Secondary Schools
Primary Schools
- Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
- Portobello Primary School
- Barley Mow Primary School
- Lumley Junior School
- Lumley Infant and Nursery School
- Nettlesworth Primary School
- Red Rose Primary School
- Cestria Primary School
- Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
- Bullion Lane Primary School
- Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
- Newker Primary School
- Pelton Community Primary School
- Ouston Primary School
- St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
- St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
- St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley