Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School
174%
Capacity
455
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School
Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 455 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (174% of 262 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jane Davis, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3446th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 170 in County Durham.
Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 77 applications for 60 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 64 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate 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 Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Dance, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Science Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Lanchester Endowed Parochial 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Front Street, Durham, County Durham, DH7 0HU |
| Headteacher | Jane Davis |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 455 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.5% |
| School Capacity | 455 / 262 (174% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 7 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3446th of 13,686
Nationally
192nd of 677
In North East
45th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
20%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
72%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
77
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
64 families put this school as their 1st choice (83% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Front Street, Durham
County Durham, DH7 0HU
Journey to School
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