Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
About Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery sits within the County Durham local authority, where it ranks 43rd out of 170 primary schools on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the top 25 per cent of its peers. The three highest-ranked schools in the area are Montalbo Nursery & Primary School, Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School, and Cestria Primary School, all of which sit above Neville's Cross on the same metric. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in June 2024, rated it Good overall, with Outstanding marks for both personal development and behaviour and attitudes. That's a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2011, which also awarded a Good overall but did not give Outstanding in any category. The early years provision, previously rated Good, has held steady at Good. With 289 pupils on roll against a capacity of 297, the school is close to full, and its nursery provision means children can join from age two.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jun 2024Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Source: nevillescross.durham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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