Bullion Lane Primary School
95%
Capacity
299
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Bullion Lane Primary School
Bullion Lane 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 299 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bullion Lane Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Barningham, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 92% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 201st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 170 in County Durham.
Bullion Lane Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 28 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bullion Lane Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Tennis, Dance, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 66.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Bullion Lane 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 | Bullion Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2DP |
| Headteacher | Sarah Barningham |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 299 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 66.4% |
| School Capacity | 299 / 315 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (92%)
201st of 13,686
Nationally
10th of 677
In North East
5th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
92%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
92%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
43
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bullion Lane, Chester le Street
County Durham, DH2 2DP
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