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Bearpark Primary School

County Durham, DH7 7AUPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
#5,582
of 13,686 nationally

About Bearpark Primary School

Bearpark Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with its most recent admissions data for the 2025/26 intake showing it was oversubscribed. The school received 14 first-preference applications for its 14 places, and 21 applications in total, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.5. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the community, though no parent recommendation survey data is available in the school's records to confirm that directly. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 2 to 11, located in County Durham, and has a nursery provision on site. It is led by headteacher Joanne Clements and currently has 99 pupils against a capacity of 126, so there is some spare capacity overall despite the oversubscription in the latest intake year. A notable proportion of pupils — 43.4 per cent — are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average and gives context to the school's inclusive intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressColliery Road, Durham, County Durham, DH7 7AU
HeadteacherJoanne Clements
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils99
Free School Meals (FSM)43.4%
School Capacity99 / 126 (79% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteLibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersCricketFootballCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaGardeningChoirFilm ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

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