Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Durham, DH1 4JG · County Durham · primary school
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67th 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 the 3,124 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 5.5/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Tea Time Club, afterschool activity clubs, choir, and music lessons, with trips including performances. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 277 pupils against a stated capacity of 297. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are offered in the afterschool clubs? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Neville’s Cross Primary School and Nursery is rated as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ judgements for behaviour and attitudes and personal development. The report highlights that pupils are “courteous, respectful and curious” and achieve academic standards “significantly above the national average” by the end of Year 6. Leaders have successfully redeveloped the curriculum and fostered a positive culture where pupils feel safe and happy.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour and a “thirst for knowledge,” contributing to lessons with “great enthusiasm.”
- The curriculum is “sequenced appropriately,” helping pupils remember important knowledge and connect it to new learning.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils showing a “deep knowledge and understanding” of British values and participating actively in school democracy.
- Early years provision is effective, with children settling quickly into routines and being “nurtured well.”
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders trialling initiatives to gauge their effect on workload before implementation.
Areas to improve
- The provision for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “not matched to their needs closely enough,” hindering their progress.
- Communication between the school and some parents is inconsistent; the school must enhance its home-school communication strategy.
- Some reading books are “not matched closely enough to the sounds that they know,” preventing some pupils from becoming confident and fluent readers quickly.
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) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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