Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
181%
Capacity
455
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
Wheatley Hill Community 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 455 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (181% of 251 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Wheatley Hill Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alan Scarr, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6049th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 78th out of 170 in County Durham.
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 44 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wheatley Hill Community Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Tennis, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Gardening, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Wheatley Hill Community 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 | Wheatley Hill Primary School, Durham, County Durham, DH6 3RQ |
| Headteacher | Alan Scarr |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 455 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 47.2% |
| School Capacity | 455 / 251 (181% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6049th of 13,686
Nationally
320th of 677
In North East
78th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
65%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
68
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wheatley Hill Primary School, Durham
County Durham, DH6 3RQ
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