Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
97%
Capacity
289
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 289 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 297 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Brannan, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3320th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 170 in County Durham.
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 99 applications for 27 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.2/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery include Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Dance, Tennis, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Eco Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery 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 | Relly Path, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4JG |
| Headteacher | Rachel Brannan |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 289 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.6% |
| School Capacity | 289 / 297 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3320th of 13,686
Nationally
182nd of 677
In North East
43rd of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
82%
'23/24
73%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
99
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Relly Path, Durham
County Durham, DH1 4JG
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