Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School
91%
Capacity
196
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 196 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 215 places).
Ofsted has rated Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Philip Rumbles, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 93% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 136th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 170 in County Durham.
Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 28 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Cricket, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Beal Walk, Shincliffe C of E Primary School, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2PN |
| Headteacher | Philip Rumbles |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 196 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.7% |
| School Capacity | 196 / 215 (91% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (93%)
136th of 13,686
Nationally
6th of 677
In North East
2nd of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
93%
Expected Standard
27%
Higher Standard
'22/23
44%
'23/24
93%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
49
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Beal Walk, Shincliffe C of E Primary School, Durham
County Durham, DH1 2PN
Beal Walk, Shincliffe C of E Primary School, Durham
County Durham, DH1 2PN
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