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Bullion Lane Primary School

County Durham, DH2 2DPPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
92%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#201 of 13,686 nationally

About Bullion Lane Primary School

Bullion Lane Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 43 applications for just 28 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.54, meaning more than one and a half families applied for every available spot. All 28 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, the school is a realistic option. While the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the high demand speaks for itself. Headteacher Sarah Barningham leads a mixed, state primary for children aged 2 to 11, with a nursery provision on site. The school has capacity for 315 pupils and currently has 299 on roll, so there is a little breathing room. With 66.4 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, Bullion Lane serves a community with significant economic need, yet it still manages to attract strong local interest.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBullion Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2DP
HeadteacherSarah Barningham
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils299
Free School Meals (FSM)66.4%
School Capacity299 / 315 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Mar 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, 1 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundSports HallICT SuiteGymnasiumForest SchoolArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

SwimmingTennisDanceGymnasticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:05

Source: bullionlane.durham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Bullion Lane 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.