Yohden Primary School
58%
Capacity
156
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Yohden Primary School
Yohden 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 156 pupils on roll, operating at 58% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Yohden Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ellen Harrison, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7189th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 95th out of 170 in County Durham.
Yohden Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 19 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
Yohden Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe 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 Yohden Primary School include Art Studios, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Gymnastics, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Science Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Yohden 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 | Windsor Terrace, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4HP |
| Headteacher | Ellen Harrison |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 156 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.3% |
| School Capacity | 156 / 270 (58% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7189th of 13,686
Nationally
384th of 677
In North East
95th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
45%
'23/24
62%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
35
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Windsor Terrace, Peterlee
County Durham, SR8 4HP
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