Bluebell Meadow Primary School
Trimdon Station, TS29 6JU · County Durham · primary school
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122nd 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.0/10 against 1,515 of them, against 3.3/10 nationally. 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bluebell Meadow Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Bluebell Meadow Primary School
Overview
Bluebell Meadow Primary School is described as having a “highly positive culture” with a “calm and purposeful atmosphere.” Pupils are “safe and happy,” displaying “exemplary” behaviour and “highly positive attitudes.” The school has made “significant improvements to the curriculum,” resulting in engaged learners who are well-supported, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour, being “engaged, attentive and enthusiastic” in lessons.
- Reading is a clear priority, with a popular library, daily adult reading aloud, and effective phonics teaching.
- The early years curriculum is “ambitious,” helping children develop independence and prepare well for key stage 1.
- Staff have “high expectations” and relationships between adults and pupils are “positive and respectful.”
- Pupils with SEND are “well supported” and access the same curriculum as their peers with appropriate adaptations.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not use assessment data to adapt the curriculum, meaning teaching sometimes fails to address “misconceptions or gaps in their knowledge.”
- Leaders have not consistently identified “component knowledge” in some foundation subjects, preventing pupils from developing the “depth of knowledge they could.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with staff receiving regular training and working well with external agencies to support pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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