Middlestone Moor Academy
94%
Capacity
261
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Middlestone Moor Academy
Middlestone Moor Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 261 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 278 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Middlestone Moor Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gemma Richardson, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10149th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 125th out of 170 in County Durham.
Middlestone Moor Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 34 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 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 Middlestone Moor Academy include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Rounders, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Art Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Middlestone Moor Academy 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 | Rock Road, Durham, County Durham, DL16 7DA |
| Headteacher | Gemma Richardson |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 261 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.1% |
| School Capacity | 261 / 278 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jan 2020Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10149th of 13,686
Nationally
530th of 677
In North East
125th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
51%
'23/24
52%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed34
49
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rock Road, Durham
County Durham, DL16 7DA
Journey to School
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