Witton-le-Wear Primary School
115%
Capacity
115
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Witton-le-Wear Primary School
Witton-le-Wear 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 115 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (115% of 100 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Shawn Laws, 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 2807th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 170 in County Durham.
Witton-le-Wear Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 13 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
Witton-le-Wear Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 93% recommending the school (69 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Witton-le-Wear Primary School include Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Tennis, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Witton-le-Wear 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 | Witton-le-Wear Primary School, Witton-le-Wear, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 0BG |
| Headteacher | Shawn Laws |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 115 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.5% |
| School Capacity | 115 / 100 (115% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Apr 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2807th of 13,686
Nationally
153rd of 677
In North East
35th 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
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
69 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
31
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Witton-le-Wear Primary School, Witton-le-Wear, Bishop Auckland
County Durham, DL14 0BG
Witton-le-Wear Primary School, Witton-le-Wear, Bishop Auckland
County Durham, DL14 0BG
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