St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham
65%
Capacity
162
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham
St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 162 pupils on roll, operating at 65% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alexandra Ryder, it falls under County Durham local authority.
St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 16 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Gymnastics, Tennis, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Coding, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 52.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Renny's Lane, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2HZ |
| Headteacher | Alexandra Ryder |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 162 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 52.6% |
| School Capacity | 162 / 248 (65% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
27
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Renny's Lane, Durham
County Durham, DH1 2HZ
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