Beamish Primary School
60%
Capacity
55
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Beamish Primary School
Beamish Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 55 pupils on roll, operating at 60% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Beamish Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Telfer, it falls under County Durham local authority.
Beamish Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 6 applications for 2 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 2 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Beamish Primary School include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Athletics, Rounders, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Science Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Beamish Primary 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Co-operative Villas, Cooperative Villas, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0QN |
| Headteacher | Karen Telfer |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 55 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 47.5% |
| School Capacity | 55 / 91 (60% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2016. 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed2
6
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
2 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Co-operative Villas, Cooperative Villas, Stanley
County Durham, DH9 0QN
Co-operative Villas, Cooperative Villas, Stanley
County Durham, DH9 0QN
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