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Bluebell Meadow Primary School

County Durham, TS29 6JUPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#6,139
of 13,686 nationally

About Bluebell Meadow Primary School

Bluebell Meadow Primary School in County Durham is a state-funded mixed primary that currently educates 223 pupils, well below its official capacity of 420. That gap suggests the school has room to grow, but the local demand picture is more nuanced. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 32 total applications for 27 places, making it technically oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.19 applicants per place. Notably, all 26 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, so families who put it first are very likely to get in. The school serves a significantly disadvantaged community: 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, more than double the national average of around 23% and well above the County Durham primary average. This context matters when interpreting the school's academic results, as schools with high FSM rates often face additional challenges. The school also offers nursery provision for children aged two and up, which can be a practical draw for local families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressElwick View, Trimdon Station, County Durham, TS29 6JU
Headteacherkayleigh Wilkin
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils223
Free School Meals (FSM)46.0%
School Capacity223 / 420 (53% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersAthleticsNetballSwimmingCross CountryCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubEco ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

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Bluebell Meadow 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.