Bournmoor Primary School
Houghton le Spring, DH4 6HF · County Durham · primary school
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61st 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 — 7.5/10 against 1,515 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bournmoor Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 12.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 66 pupils against a stated capacity of 143. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Bournmoor Primary School
Overview
Bournmoor Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "warm, close-knit community" where every child is valued. Pupils are "very well mannered and courteous," enjoy learning, and achieve well in national tests, including disadvantaged pupils. The school maintains high expectations for conduct and achievement, which pupils meet consistently.
Strengths
- Reading is prioritised with "daily phonics lessons" taught consistently well, using high-quality books matched to pupils’ learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively through detailed plans, allowing them to "engage well in their learning and progress well."
- The school offers a "wide variety of enrichment opportunities," including visits to museums and farms, which support pupils’ understanding of the wider world.
- Staff are proud of the school, and leaders consider their well-being, while governors play a "full and active part in the life of the school."
- Pupils have positive attitudes, attend regularly, and demonstrate high levels of independence and cooperation.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, curriculum end points are not defined precisely enough, meaning knowledge and skills are not always sufficiently clear or embedded.
- Assessments in some subjects are limited to recalling key facts, so the school does not have a complete picture of what pupils know and can do.
- Teaching does not always match pupils’ needs consistently well because the school does not always identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
Safeguarding
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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
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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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