Deaf Hill Primary School
95%
Capacity
173
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Deaf Hill Primary School
Deaf Hill 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 173 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 182 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Deaf Hill Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Newton, it falls under County Durham local authority.
Deaf Hill Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 10 applications for 7 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Deaf Hill Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, 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 Science Club, Art Club, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 54.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Deaf Hill 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 | Station Road West, Trimdon Station, County Durham, TS29 6BP |
| Headteacher | Paul Newton |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 173 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 54.9% |
| School Capacity | 173 / 182 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 May 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
10
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (70% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Station Road West, Trimdon Station
County Durham, TS29 6BP
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