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Laurel Avenue Community Primary School

Durham, DH1 2EY · County Durham · primary school

Ofsted: Good · 2024 Mixed Primary
OfstedGood
Pupils114
FSM71.3%
KS2 expected60%

Catchment / designated area

Priority is by nearest-school distance (GIS-measured shortest walking route); one source notes 'no catchment areas for some places' — no county-wide catchment map mechanism found, unlike neighbouring LAs.

Source: County Durham admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2024-02-27)

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Good

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate 0.3 mi · Primary · Good Durham, DH1 2JQ St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham 0.4 mi · Primary · Good Durham, DH1 2HZ Durham Gilesgate Primary School 0.5 mi · Primary · Good Durham, DH1 1PH St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School 0.9 mi · Primary · Good Durham, DH1 3DQ Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School 1.2 mi · Primary · Good Durham, DH1 2AG St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont 1.3 mi · Primary · Good Belmont, DH1 2AQ

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official County Durham admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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