Bearpark Primary School
Durham, DH7 7AU · County Durham · primary school
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140th of 188 primary schools in County Durham we can score, 208 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.6/10 against 1,735 of them, against 2.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 31.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.13 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bearpark Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 105 pupils against a stated capacity of 126. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in reading and maths? How does the school ensure that the Good Ofsted rating translates into daily classroom practice?
What Ofsted said about Bearpark Primary School
Overview
Bearpark Primary School is described as a happy and safe environment where pupils feel part of a supportive "Bearpark family." The report highlights that the school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, with leaders designing an "ambitious curriculum" that fosters strong relationships and high expectations for achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy and safe," demonstrating respect and valuing friendship within an inclusive community.
- The curriculum is "highly inclusive," ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same learning as their peers.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with daily phonics and interventions helping pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Staff receive training to adapt learning, supporting SEND pupils "skilfully and with care."
- The early years provision is praised as exemplifying "good practice," with the local authority using it as a model.
Areas to improve
- The school must address inconsistent curriculum implementation across subjects, which leads to "slower progress" for some pupils.
- Systems for analysing attendance data are "not sharp enough," resulting in persistently low attendance rates that hinder learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 31% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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