Ramshaw Primary School
Bishop Auckland, DL14 9SD · County Durham · primary school
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114th 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 — 4.1/10 against 2,170 of them, against 3.4/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| 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.
Ramshaw Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, KS1 and KS2 Sports Clubs, a Creative Club, a Lego/Games club, and a Year 6 Homework Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 54 pupils against a stated capacity of 77. 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 have not yet reached the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the Creative Club sessions?
What Ofsted said about Ramshaw Primary School
Overview
Ramshaw Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a warm and supportive environment where staff show high levels of care. Pupils achieve well across the curriculum, particularly in mathematics and reading, and benefit from a broad range of cultural and career opportunities that support their wider development.
Strengths
- Staff are "ambitious for all pupils to achieve highly," ensuring effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- The mathematics curriculum is "well-sequenced" and appropriately adapted, helping pupils develop confidence in reasoning and problem-solving.
- Phonics teaching is "expertly taught," with frequent checks ensuring pupils achieve well in reading and enjoy a wide range of texts.
- Pupils’ behaviour is "calm and purposeful," with a new system helping them identify emotions and focus on learning.
- The school caters for pupils’ wider development "exceptionally well," including visits to museums and discussions on current topics like democracy.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is not used precisely enough in all foundation subjects, meaning some pupils do not consistently recall prior learning.
- The school should ensure assessment is used to "precisely target and deepen pupils’ understanding across all subjects."
Safeguarding
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 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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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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