Toft Hill Primary School
Bishop Auckland, DL14 0JA · County Durham · primary school
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18th 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 — 7.9/10 against 4,208 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 62% | 4.65 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Toft Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 203 pupils against a stated capacity of 182. 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
With 203 pupils in 182 places, what are the current class sizes? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Toft Hill Primary School
Overview
Toft Hill Primary School is described as a ‘safe, calm and welcoming environment’ where pupils enjoy attending and achieve well. The report highlights a ‘warm, nurturing ethos’ and ‘exemplary’ behaviour, noting that the school is ‘highly valued by the local community’. Leaders have implemented a ‘broad and ambitious’ curriculum that is ‘clearly structured and logically sequenced’, with a strong focus on personal development and reading.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘exemplary’ behaviour and ‘very positive attitudes to learning’, rising to high expectations for their conduct.
- The school has a ‘well-deserved reputation’ for effectively supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they are ‘fully included in school life’.
- Reading is a ‘high priority’, with staff teaching phonics well and promoting the ‘joy of reading’ through carefully selected books that celebrate diversity.
- Personal development is ‘at the heart of everything the school does’, equipping pupils with resilience, empathy, and skills to cope with life’s challenges.
- Governance is ‘strong’, with governors who ‘know the school well’ and ensure all aspects focus on the ‘best interests of pupils’.
Areas to improve
- Learning in some curriculum subjects is ‘not matched precisely to pupils’ ability’, meaning some pupils may not make the progress they could.
- The school should ensure that teachers’ assessment of what pupils know and can do is used ‘accurately and effectively’ so that all pupils achieve the best possible outcomes.
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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