Easington CofE Primary School
Peterlee, SR8 3BP · County Durham · primary school
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22nd 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 — 6.9/10 against 3,405 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 91 | 35% | 3.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Easington CofE 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 school recorded 15.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection took place in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cookery, choir, yoga/dance, Lego, science, and Move with Max clubs. Sports include table tennis, invasion games, swimming, football, netball, cricket, tennis, and cross-country. Trips visit Hall Hill Farm, Seaham Beach and Marina, Washington Wetlands, Beamish, a mosque and synagogue, the Centre for Life, Edinburgh, and London. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 167 pupils against a stated capacity of 147. 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
Since the inspection is recent
What Ofsted said about Easington CofE Primary School
Overview
Easington CofE Primary School is described as a "special place" where pupils are "highly enthusiastic about their learning" and feel "valued and part of the school community." The report highlights a "clear culture of high expectations" driven by leaders who act in the best interests of children, resulting in pupils who are "flourishing" and achieve well, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Attendance is supported by a "rigorous approach," with high expectations and "timely support" offered to families, resulting in high attendance rates.
- Behaviour is "calm, kind and purposeful," underpinned by the school's Christian ethos, with "extremely few incidents of poor behaviour."
- The Reception curriculum is "well considered," providing a "strong start" with tailored transition support and high-quality interactions that extend children's thinking.
- Inclusion is a "particular strength," with staff having a "deep understanding of the barriers to learning" and using effective, closely monitored interventions to close gaps for disadvantaged pupils.
- Personal development is robust, with pupils developing a "deep understanding" of safety, British values, and emotional regulation through dedicated reflection time.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "further strengthen and embed" highly effective and consistent practice across all lessons, particularly regarding removing barriers to learning.
- Leaders should continue to develop work so that pupils "develop detailed knowledge and skills across the curriculum" and produce high-quality work consistently.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 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
—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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