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Shotley Bridge Primary School

County Durham, DH8 0ESPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#5,747
of 13,686 nationally

About Shotley Bridge Primary School

Shotley Bridge Primary School is a mixed state primary in County Durham that currently educates 347 pupils against a capacity of 420, meaning it is running below its maximum but still drawing strong local demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 121 applications for 60 places, with exactly 60 families listing it as their first preference — a clear signal that it is a popular choice in the area. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 10.7%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools (typically around 23%), suggesting the school serves a relatively less disadvantaged catchment. The school also offers nursery provision for children aged two and above, which may appeal to families looking for a single-site early years through to Year 6 journey. Oversubscription is confirmed, with a ratio of just over two applicants per place, so parents should be prepared to apply early and list the school as a first preference to maximise their chances.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSnows Green Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0ES
HeadteacherVicky Atkinson
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils347
Free School Meals (FSM)10.7%
School Capacity347 / 420 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Oct 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteSports HallDining HallArt StudiosGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballDanceCross CountryFootballCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubScience ClubDramaChoirCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Shotley Bridge 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.