Schools in Peterlee
Peterlee has 19 schools: 14 primary and 5 secondary or all-through. 69% of the 16 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, The Academy at Shotton Hall has the highest Attainment 8 score (55.0 in 2026). Among primary schools, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (74% in 2025).
- 19 schools
- 5 secondary
- 14 primary
Secondary Schools in Peterlee
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Academy at Shotton Hall | Outstanding | 55.0 (2026) | +0.58 (2024) | 1,202 |
| 2 | Easington Academy | Good | 51.0 (2026) | -0.12 (2024) | 769 |
| 3 | St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College | Good | 42.1 (2026) | -0.22 (2024) | 891 |
| 4 | Dene Academy | Good | 41.2 (2026) | +0.33 (2024) | 638 |
| 5 | East Durham College | Good | 13.3 (2026) | -2.98 (2024) | – |
Primary Schools in Peterlee
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School | Good | 74% (2025) | 191 |
| 2 | Easington Colliery Primary School | Good | 72% (2025) | 525 |
| 3 | Easington CofE Primary School | Expected standard | 65% (2025) | 167 |
| 4 | Shotton Hall Primary School | Good | 64% (2025) | 350 |
| 5 | Dene House Primary School | Expected standard | 59% (2025) | 303 |
| 6 | Yohden Primary School | Good | 57% (2025) | 182 |
| 7 | Cotsford Primary School | Good | 53% (2025) | 181 |
| 8 | Acre Rigg Academy | Good | 47% (2025) | 257 |
| 9 | Howletch Lane Primary School | Requires Improvement | 44% (2025) | 382 |
| 10 | Seascape Primary School | Urgent improvement | 7% (2025) | 263 |
| 11 | Acre Rigg Infant School | Expected standard | – | 252 |
| 12 | Horden Nursery School | – | – | 100 |
| 13 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | – | – | 99 |
| 14 | Rosemary Lane Nursery School | – | – | 95 |