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West Rainton Primary School

Houghton le Spring, DH4 6RN · County Durham · primary school

Ofsted: Good · 2017 Mixed Primary
OfstedGood
Pupils148
FSM52.0%
KS2 expected76%

Catchment / designated area

Priority is by nearest-school distance (GIS-measured shortest walking route); one source notes 'no catchment areas for some places' — no county-wide catchment map mechanism found, unlike neighbouring LAs.

Source: County Durham admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2017-11-01)

Overall effectiveness
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Good

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

East Rainton Primary School 1.4 mi · Primary · Good Houghton le Spring, DH5 9RA Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School 1.6 mi · Primary · Good Durham, DH1 2TX Pittington Primary School 1.7 mi · Primary · Good DURHAM, DH6 1AF Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School 2.0 mi · Primary · Good Durham, DH1 2AG St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont 2.0 mi · Primary · Good Belmont, DH1 2AQ Hetton Primary School 2.1 mi · Primary · Good Houghton le Spring, DH5 9ND

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official County Durham admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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