West Pelton Primary School
66%
Capacity
69
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About West Pelton Primary School
West Pelton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 69 pupils on roll, operating at 66% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated West Pelton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Victoria Hewison, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6666th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 87th out of 170 in County Durham.
West Pelton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 7 applications for 5 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at West Pelton Primary School include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Athletics, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Choir, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, West Pelton 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Twizell Lane, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6SQ |
| Headteacher | Victoria Hewison |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 69 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.7% |
| School Capacity | 69 / 105 (66% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Oct 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6666th of 13,686
Nationally
351st of 677
In North East
87th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
63%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
7
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Twizell Lane, Stanley
County Durham, DH9 6SQ
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