Fishburn Primary School
65%
Capacity
136
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Fishburn Primary School
Fishburn 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 136 pupils on roll, operating at 65% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Fishburn Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Richard Parkin, it falls under County Durham local authority.
Fishburn Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 16 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Fishburn Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Rounders, Cricket, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Chess, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 48.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Fishburn 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 | East View, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, TS21 4AU |
| Headteacher | Richard Parkin |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 136 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 48.7% |
| School Capacity | 136 / 209 (65% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Apr 2023. 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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
19
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
East View, Stockton-on-Tees
County Durham, TS21 4AU
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