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Roseberry Primary and Nursery School

County Durham, DH2 1NPPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
46%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#11,584
of 13,686 nationally

About Roseberry Primary and Nursery School

Roseberry Primary and Nursery School in County Durham is a mixed state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and it is noticeably undersubscribed relative to its physical capacity. With 262 pupils on roll against a capacity of 343, the school has around 80 spare places, which is unusual for a popular primary. However, the admissions data for 2025/26 tells a slightly different story: the school received 52 applications for 30 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.73 applicants per place. Of those, 31 were first-preference applications, and all 30 offers went to first-preference families. This suggests that while the school isn't bursting at the seams, it is a strong first choice for local families who apply. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 26.3%, which is significantly above the national average of around 23% and well above the County Durham average of roughly 20%, indicating that Roseberry serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPelton Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1NP
HeadteacherEmma Dunn
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils262
Free School Meals (FSM)26.3%
School Capacity262 / 343 (76% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteSports HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsLibraryMusic RoomsArt StudiosSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

TennisSwimmingCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChessBook ClubGardening

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.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Source: peltonroseberry.durham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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