Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
Chester le Street, DH2 1NP · County Durham · primary school
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78th 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 — 6.0/10 against 2,690 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Roseberry Primary and Nursery 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%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved this, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including computing, cookery, gardening, and a newspaper club. Sports options cover cross country, netball, and tag rugby, while arts activities include recorder, crafts, and the school choir. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 266 pupils against a stated capacity of 343. 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 support is available for children joining the nursery phase?
What Ofsted said about Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School is described as a "safe and inclusive school" where pupils benefit from a "strong curriculum" that fosters respect and resilience. The report highlights "strong relationships" between staff and pupils, with a community spirit supported by initiatives like 'play leaders'. Overall, the school is judged to be effective, with particular praise for its focus on reading and the support provided to pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well structured and ambitious," with staff receiving specific training to ensure high-quality teaching across subjects.
- Reading is "front and centre to life in school," with phonics being "well taught" and children developing a love of reading from an early age.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported" and "able to access the curriculum successfully."
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils are "polite," follow instructions, and bullying is "not an issue."
- Governance has "strengthened since the previous inspection," with leaders who are "considerate of [staff] well-being."
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, the curriculum is not planned well enough for long-term retention, leading to "knowledge gaps" where pupils cannot recall key concepts.
- Provision for spiritual development is "not consistently strong," resulting in pupils lacking a "secure understanding of different people’s religions and faiths."
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% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 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
—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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