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Ramshaw Primary School

County Durham, DL14 9SDPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
2 1st-choice / 2 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Ramshaw Primary School

If you're a parent in County Durham weighing up Ramshaw Primary School, the numbers suggest a school that local families are keen to get into. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 11 applications for just 2 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 5.5. All 2 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but with such a small intake, demand clearly outstrips supply. The school is small – just 66 pupils against a capacity of 77 – and 31.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and points to a diverse intake. While there is no parent-view survey data to draw on, the oversubscription figures alone signal that Ramshaw is a popular choice among local families. Headteacher Liz Sturrock leads a mixed, non-religious state primary for ages 4 to 11, and the school does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOaks Bank, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9SD
HeadteacherLiz Sturrock
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils66
Free School Meals (FSM)31.8%
School Capacity66 / 77 (86% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (23 May 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sports HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketRoundersDanceTennisCross CountryNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChessBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Ramshaw 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.