King Street Primary School
95%
Capacity
228
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About King Street Primary School
King Street 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 228 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated King Street Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Bromley, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9742nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 117th out of 170 in County Durham.
King Street Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 17 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at King Street Primary School include Art Studios, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Cricket, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Drama, Art Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, King Street 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 | High Grange Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6RA |
| Headteacher | Joanne Bromley |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 228 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.8% |
| School Capacity | 228 / 240 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9742nd of 13,686
Nationally
515th of 677
In North East
117th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
54%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
46
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
High Grange Road, Spennymoor
County Durham, DL16 6RA
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