Is Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement at its last graded inspection on 22 May 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 78th of 200 primary schools in County Durham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 52% of pupils at Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School?

Applications for Reception places at Dean Bank Primary and Nursery 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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Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School

Dean Bank, Ferryhill, DL17 8PP

Local ranking78th of 200 primary schools in County Durham

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Primary

Phase

262

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 22 May 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 52.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 60.0%
Writing (Expected): 60.0%
Maths (Expected): 56.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 48.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 100.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 99.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 25

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 169
Boys: 94 (52%)
Girls: 87 (48%)
Capacity: 262 (69% full)
SEND: 17.8%
FSM Eligible: 73.5%
EAL: 15.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.0%
SEN Support: 14.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.8
Budget per Pupil: £9,915/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 78.7%
Black African: 9.5%
White Other: 3.5%
Other: 3.0%
Asian Indian: 1.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.2%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.6%

78.7%

White British

9.5%

Black African

3.5%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01740651512

deanbank@durhamlearning.net

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Dean Bank

Ferryhill, North East

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Administrative

URN: 114086
UKPRN: 10073262
Establishment No.: 2385

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