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Ouston Primary School

County Durham, DH2 1RQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#7,444
of 13,686 nationally

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressArisaig, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ
HeadteacherL Lavelle
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils249
Free School Meals (FSM)15.0%
School Capacity249 / 280 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 May 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Oct 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsArt StudiosGymnasiumSensory RoomICT SuiteForest SchoolSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballRoundersGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningScience ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Ouston Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.