Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
86%
Capacity
181
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 181 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Steven Whelerton, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 770th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 170 in County Durham.
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 20 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.7/5 from 14 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cricket, Dance, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Chess, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Staindrop CofE (Controlled) 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Black Swan Wynd, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3NL |
| Headteacher | Steven Whelerton |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 181 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.4% |
| School Capacity | 181 / 210 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (85%)
770th of 13,686
Nationally
33rd of 677
In North East
11th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
85%
Expected Standard
23%
Higher Standard
'22/23
92%
'23/24
85%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
27
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Black Swan Wynd, Darlington
County Durham, DL2 3NL
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