Ferryhill Station Primary School
49%
Capacity
56
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Ferryhill Station Primary School
Ferryhill Station 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 56 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (49% of 115 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ferryhill Station Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jemma Crosby, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 22% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13531st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 169th out of 170 in County Durham.
Ferryhill Station Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 14 applications for 7 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ferryhill Station Primary School include Art Studios, Library, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Eco Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 58.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Ferryhill Station 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 | Ferryhill Station, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 0DB |
| Headteacher | Jemma Crosby |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 56 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 58.9% |
| School Capacity | 56 / 115 (49% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (22%)
13531st of 13,686
Nationally
672nd of 677
In North East
169th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
22%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
22%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
14
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ferryhill Station, Ferryhill
County Durham, DL17 0DB
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