Springmoor Grange School
Spennymoor, DL16 6SQ · County Durham · primary school
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80th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.1/10 against 3,570 of them, against 5.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Springmoor Grange School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.1 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 415 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Springmoor Grange School
Overview
Pupils at Ox Close Primary School are described as “happy and safe,” nurtured by “caring staff” within a calm and productive environment. The school maintains high expectations, fostering “warm and trusting” relationships and a strong sense of community among its pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with precise knowledge building in subjects like mathematics through regular problem-solving tasks.
- Reading is a clear priority; phonics is “consistently well taught,” and staff swiftly identify and support pupils falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “supported very well” through detailed plans and effective curriculum adaptations.
- Staff morale is high, appreciating leadership efforts to support workload and well-being, such as the review of marking policies and designated ‘me days’.
- Personal development is effective, with pupils demonstrating a well-developed understanding of protected characteristics and online safety.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum and its implementation do not always allow pupils, particularly the most able, to explore subjects in sufficient depth, limiting their progress.
- In some foundation subjects taught in mixed-aged classes, it is not always clear what different-aged pupils should know, meaning the curriculum does not fully meet all pupils’ needs.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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