Shield Row Primary School
81%
Capacity
170
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Shield Row Primary School
Shield Row 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 170 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Shield Row Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jill Cooke, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10352nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 127th out of 170 in County Durham.
Shield Row Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 33 applications for 25 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Shield Row Primary School include Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Library, Forest School, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Athletics, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Gardening, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Shield Row 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | King Edward VIII Terrace, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0HQ |
| Headteacher | Jill Cooke |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 170 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.5% |
| School Capacity | 170 / 210 (81% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10352nd of 13,686
Nationally
535th of 677
In North East
127th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
52%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
33
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (76% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
King Edward VIII Terrace, Stanley
County Durham, DH9 0HQ
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