Yohden Primary School
Peterlee, SR8 4HP · County Durham · primary school
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115th 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 — 4.3/10 against 1,571 of them, against 3.5/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Yohden Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Movie Club, Gardening, Craft Club, Space Club, Food Club, Pantomime, Football, Running Club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 182 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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 to bridge the gap between the current 57.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific strategies are in place to improve the 5.0% higher standard result? How does the after-school club integrate with the curriculum to reinforce learning?
What Ofsted said about Yohden Primary School
Overview
Yohden Primary School is described as a “caring, welcoming school” where pupils are “polite, courteous and respectful.” The inspection highlights an “exceptional” curriculum for personal development and effective teaching in core subjects, resulting in a positive environment where pupils feel safe and supported.
Strengths
- Pupils are “confident, fluent readers” due to well-taught reading routines and swift intervention for those falling behind.
- Mathematics teaching is strong, with clear long-term goals and effective catch-up programmes ensuring secure knowledge of basics.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils demonstrating thorough knowledge of British values, equality, and mental health well-being.
- Staff build “strong relationships” with pupils, and older pupils act as “superb role models” through roles like peer mentors.
- Children in the early years thrive, benefiting from meaningful opportunities to develop communication skills and independence.
Areas to improve
- In foundation subjects, the most important knowledge to be learned by the end of a topic is not yet clearly identified, leading to gaps in pupils’ knowledge. Leaders must map out this core knowledge more effectively.
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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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