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Sedgefield Primary School

Sedgefield Primary School

County Durham, TS21 2BJPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

99%

Capacity

209

Pupils

2.5x

Demand

About Sedgefield Primary School

Sedgefield Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 209 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 212 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Sedgefield Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrea Cox, it falls under County Durham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5405th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 67th out of 170 in County Durham.

Sedgefield Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 74 applications for 30 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Sedgefield Primary School include Library, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Dance, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Eco Club, Drama and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Sedgefield Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRectory Row, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, TS21 2BJ
HeadteacherAndrea Cox
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils209
Free School Meals (FSM)14.4%
School Capacity209 / 212 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (26 Apr 2023): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)

5405th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

284th of 677

In North East

Top 50%

67th of 170

In County Durham

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

67%

Expected Standard

12%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 108
Expected:85%
Higher:42%
Writing
Expected:82%
Higher:18%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:70%
Higher:15%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable +2%

'22/23

65%

'23/24

67%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

7
LibraryArt StudiosSensory RoomPlaying FieldsICT SuiteGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballGymnasticsDanceCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubArt ClubEco ClubDramaCodingChoir

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

30

Applications

74

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

21 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sedgefield Primary School

Sedgefield 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.

Contact Information

01740620359www.sedgefield-pri.durham.sch.uk/

Rectory Row, Stockton-on-Tees

County Durham, TS21 2BJ

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Rectory Row, Stockton-on-Tees

County Durham, TS21 2BJ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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