Frosterley Primary School
Bishop Auckland, DL13 2SN · County Durham · primary school
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27th 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 — 9.1/10 against 2,315 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 29.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Frosterley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 29.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 32 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Frosterley Primary School
Overview
Frosterley Primary School is described as a “friendly school” where pupils feel safe and relationships are “respectful and warm.” The inspection found that the curriculum is “well designed” to build knowledge effectively, with staff demonstrating “good subject knowledge” and high expectations for pupil achievement. Overall, the school provides a high-quality education with strong behaviour and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils are “attentive in lessons” and work hard, with bullying and discriminatory behaviour being “exceptionally rare.”
- The curriculum allows pupils to build knowledge in “small chunks,” ensuring long-term retention of “treasured knowledge.”
- A “well-structured phonics programme” helps pupils become “enthusiastic, fluent readers,” supported by a reading café.
- The federation with other schools has brought “significant benefits,” improving staff workload and curriculum consistency.
- Pupils are “well prepared for life beyond school,” encouraged to think deeply about fairness, equality, and discrimination.
Areas to improve
- The early years curriculum must build up in “smaller steps” in all areas, particularly “understanding the world,” to match children’s capabilities.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) requires more precise planning to identify “small steps” for progress.
- The school’s improvement plan needs “more precise milestones and success criteria” to allow governors to effectively track developments.
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) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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