Ferryhill Station Primary School
Ferryhill, DL17 0DB · County Durham · primary school
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173rd 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 — 0.4/10 against 255 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 20.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.04 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ferryhill Station Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 20.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 59 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to bridge the gap between the current 20.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are in place to help students reach the higher standard, given the current 0.0% figure? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these academic outcomes?
What Ofsted said about Ferryhill Station Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, where they feel welcome and supported by a caring community. Leaders have established high expectations for behaviour and prioritised reading and mathematics, resulting in strong progress in these areas. The school has formed a federation to share resources and expertise, addressing previous financial and staffing challenges.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘very caring and supportive of each other’ and settle quickly into school life.
- The phonics programme is ‘well structured’, with staff swiftly addressing gaps in knowledge.
- Pupils ‘enjoy mathematics’ and use mathematical vocabulary to explain their reasoning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well provided for’ and keep up with peers.
- Personal development is thorough, with pupils developing ‘a sense of democracy, tolerance and respect’.
Areas to improve
- Teachers lack sufficient subject knowledge in some foundation subjects, meaning key concepts like chronology are not covered in sufficient depth.
- The early years environment does not effectively promote the learning of new vocabulary through the repetition of familiar routines.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture ensuring children are safe and staff are trained to identify and report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 22% |
| 2024/25 | 20% |
| 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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