Tudhoe Colliery Primary School
Spennymoor, DL16 6TJ · County Durham · primary school
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33rd 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 — 6.9/10 against 4,190 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 62% | 4.35 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tudhoe Colliery Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 10.0% of pupils, 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 (6.9 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, and a Teatime Club. Sports activities include archery, fencing, disability sports, and yoga.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the published capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various sports clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Tudhoe Colliery Primary School
Overview
Tudhoe Colliery Primary School is described as a ‘warm, welcoming and nurturing’ place where the ‘Tudhoe Child’ ethos underpins a successful community-focused culture. The report highlights ‘exceptional’ attitudes towards learning and peers, driven by a ‘carefully constructed curriculum’ that prioritises reading and personal development. While the quality of education and leadership are rated ‘Good’, the school excels in behaviour and personal development, which are rated ‘Outstanding’.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘high levels of respect’, kindness, and empathy, actively opposing discrimination.
- Reading is ‘expertly delivered’, with a ‘passionate commitment to equality’ developed through diverse literature.
- The ‘Tudhoe 30’ programme ensures pupils engage in fulfilling activities, creating lasting memories and pride.
- Early years children ‘quickly settle’ and develop positive routines, supported by ‘independence points’.
- Staff are ‘exceptionally proud’ of pupils and benefit from strong support for workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The mathematics curriculum is ‘not taught consistently well’, with some pupils, including those with SEND, failing to progress to complex problem-solving.
- Senior leaders currently oversee multiple subjects due to staffing changes, adding to their workload; the school must implement ‘effective distributed leadership’.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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