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Bloemfontein Primary School

County Durham, DH9 6AGPrimaryAges 0–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
11 1st-choice / 11 places
Ranking
#6,540
of 13,686 nationally

About Bloemfontein Primary School

Bloemfontein Primary School is a small state primary in County Durham, with 132 pupils on roll against a capacity of 200, meaning it operates well below its potential size. The school serves a community with significant economic disadvantage: 62.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, more than double the national average of around 23% and notably higher than the County Durham primary average. Despite this, demand is strong. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 23 applications for just 11 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.09, and all 11 first-preference applicants were offered a place. This suggests a local reputation that outweighs what the raw numbers might suggest. The school is mixed, non-religious, and has no sixth form, but it does offer nursery provision from age 0, making it a genuine all-through early years and primary option for families in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range0 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Middles, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6AG
HeadteacherAlex Armstrong
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils132
Free School Meals (FSM)62.7%
School Capacity132 / 200 (66% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Apr 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, 22 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryMusic RoomsArt StudiosForest SchoolDining HallGymnasiumSensory RoomICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersFootballDanceGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubChoirCoding

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Bloemfontein 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.