St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
96%
Capacity
402
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
St Margaret's Church of England 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 402 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Margaret's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alice Hassall, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1471st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 170 in County Durham.
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 118 applications for 55 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 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 St Margaret's Church of England Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Film Club, Gardening, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St Margaret's Church of England 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 | Crossgate Peth, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4QB |
| Headteacher | Alice Hassall |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 402 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.2% |
| School Capacity | 402 / 420 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Apr 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1471st of 13,686
Nationally
76th of 677
In North East
19th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
20%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
80%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
118
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Crossgate Peth, Durham
County Durham, DH1 4QB
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