Is Kirk Merrington Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 5 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 11th of 200 primary schools in County Durham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Kirk Merrington Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 83% of pupils at Kirk Merrington Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Kirk Merrington Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Kirk Merrington Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Kirk Merrington Primary School

South View, Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor, DL16 7JB

Local ranking11th of 200 primary schools in County Durham

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

178

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 5 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 83.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 94.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 89.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 72.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 18

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 172
Boys: 84 (47%)
Girls: 96 (53%)
Capacity: 178 (101% full)
SEND: 20.4%
FSM Eligible: 11.1%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 16.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,561/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 3.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 97.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.2%
Black African: 1.2%
Mixed Other: 0.6%

97.1%

White British

1.2%

Mixed White & Black African

1.2%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01388816230

kirkmerrington@durhamlearning.net

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South View

Spennymoor, North East

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Administrative

URN: 114074
UKPRN: 10072167
Establishment No.: 2361

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