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Acre Rigg Academy

County Durham, SR8 2DUPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#9,759
of 13,686 nationally

About Acre Rigg Academy

Acre Rigg Academy is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11 in County Durham, and while it doesn't publish a parent recommendation score, its oversubscription ratio offers a clear signal of local demand. The school has a capacity of 268 pupils and currently enrols 256, meaning it is operating at just over 95% capacity — a practical indicator that places are highly sought after and the school is well-regarded by families in the area. Headteacher Julie Craggs leads a mixed-gender, non-religious school with a notably high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, at 58.2%. In its most recent ungraded inspection in June 2023, Ofsted confirmed that the school remains Good, a rating it has held consistently across its previous graded inspections, including the most recent full inspection in March 2018. The school's leadership and management were also judged Good in that graded inspection, reinforcing a stable and effective environment for its pupils.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressAcre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU
HeadteacherJulie Craggs
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils256
Free School Meals (FSM)58.2%
School Capacity256 / 268 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Apr 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
LibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallSensory Room

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

DanceFootballGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirEco ClubChessCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

Source: acreriggacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Acre Rigg Academy

Acre Rigg Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.