Acre Rigg Infant School
137%
Capacity
259
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Acre Rigg Infant School
Acre Rigg Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 259 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (137% of 189 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Acre Rigg Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kate Longstaff, it falls under County Durham local authority.
Acre Rigg Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 96 applications for 60 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 were first-preference applications.
Acre Rigg Infant School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.4/5 from 8 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Acre Rigg Infant School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Cricket, Rounders, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Eco Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Acre Rigg Infant School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU |
| Headteacher | Kate Longstaff |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 259 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 47.3% |
| School Capacity | 259 / 189 (137% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 May 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 31 May 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
96
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
59 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee
County Durham, SR8 2DU
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