Green Lane Church of England Primary School
76%
Capacity
196
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Green Lane Church of England Primary School
Green Lane Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 196 pupils on roll, operating at 76% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Green Lane Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rob Goffee, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5521st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 71st out of 170 in County Durham.
Green Lane Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 26 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Green Lane Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Tennis, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Book Club, Eco Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Green Lane Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Green Lane, Green Lane Ce Primary School, Green Lane, Barnard Castle, Co Durham Dl12 8lg, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8LG |
| Headteacher | Rob Goffee |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 196 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.6% |
| School Capacity | 196 / 258 (76% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5521st of 13,686
Nationally
293rd of 677
In North East
71st of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
67%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
48
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Green Lane, Green Lane Ce Primary School, Green Lane, Barnard Castle, Co Durham Dl12 8lg, Barnard Castle
County Durham, DL12 8LG
Green Lane, Green Lane Ce Primary School, Green Lane, Barnard Castle, Co Durham Dl12 8lg, Barnard Castle
County Durham, DL12 8LG
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