Ouston Primary School
About Ouston Primary School
Ouston Primary School is a mixed state primary for ages 3 to 11 in County Durham, currently home to 249 pupils against a capacity of 280, so there is a little room to grow. Its intake reflects a moderate level of disadvantage: 15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively mixed catchment. Demand is strong — for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 53 applications for 30 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.77. Of those, 29 were first-preference applications, and 29 first-preference offers were made, meaning nearly every family who put it first got a place, but the overall competition shows it is a popular choice locally. The school has no religious character and offers nursery provision, making it a straightforward option for families seeking a non-denominational start.
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
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- 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
12 May 2022Latest monitoring visit (12 May 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Oct 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities 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.
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