Evenwood Church of England Primary School
About Evenwood Church of England Primary School
Evenwood Church of England Primary School is a small village primary in County Durham, currently home to 78 pupils against a capacity of 120, meaning it operates at around two-thirds full. That spare capacity is notable because the school is actually oversubscribed for Reception entry in 2025/26: it received 13 applications for 9 places, with all 9 first-preference families offered a spot. The oversubscription ratio of 1.44 suggests strong local demand, particularly given that 55.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals — well above the national primary average of around 23% and a clear signal that this is a genuinely inclusive intake. The school serves children from age 2 through to 11, with nursery provision on site, and its Church of England character is reflected in the on-site chapel. Headteacher Beth Dawson leads a mixed-gender state primary that, based on its intake profile, draws families from across the local community rather than a narrow catchment.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Oct 2024Latest monitoring visit (22 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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