St Anne's CofE Primary School
About St Anne's CofE Primary School
St Anne's CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in County Durham, a local authority with 208 primary schools. It ranks 22nd in the LA, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in the area. Among its top-performing local peers are Montalbo Nursery & Primary School, Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School, and Cestria Primary School, all of which sit above it in the rankings. The school is led by headteacher Suzanne Binks and has a capacity of 236 pupils, with 227 currently on roll. It holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across both its most recent graded inspection in 2015 and its latest ungraded inspection in October 2024, where inspectors confirmed that standards were being maintained. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age three.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 46 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Oct 2024Latest monitoring visit (9 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 28 Jan 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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