Cassop Primary School
70%
Capacity
123
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Cassop Primary School
Cassop Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 123 pupils on roll, operating at 70% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Cassop Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Victoria Hewison, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6453rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 83rd out of 170 in County Durham.
Cassop Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 20 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cassop Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Coding, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Cassop 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Cassop, Durham, County Durham, DH6 4RA |
| Headteacher | Victoria Hewison |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 123 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.2% |
| School Capacity | 123 / 176 (70% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6453rd of 13,686
Nationally
339th of 677
In North East
83rd of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
64%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
43
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cassop, Durham
County Durham, DH6 4RA
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