St Michael's Church of England Primary School
98%
Capacity
117
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Michael's Church of England Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 117 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 120 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Beth Dawson, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% 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 2722nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 170 in County Durham.
St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 10 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 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 Michael's Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Library, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Dance, Swimming, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Film Club, Choir, Chess, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St Michael'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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Front Street, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 9AL |
| Headteacher | Beth Dawson |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 117 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.1% |
| School Capacity | 117 / 120 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (24 Jan 2024): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Oct 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2722nd of 13,686
Nationally
147th of 677
In North East
32nd of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
87%
'23/24
75%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
27
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Front Street, Ferryhill
County Durham, DL17 9AL
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