Is North Park Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 2 March 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 127th of 200 primary schools in County Durham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are North Park Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 56% of pupils at North Park Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at North Park Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at North Park 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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North Park Primary School

Bessemer Green, Spennymoor, DL16 6PP

Local ranking127th of 200 primary schools in County Durham

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

266

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 2 March 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 56.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 72.0%
Writing (Expected): 66.0%
Maths (Expected): 63.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 56.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 32

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 254
Boys: 127 (52%)
Girls: 116 (48%)
Capacity: 266 (91% full)
SEND: 29.9%
FSM Eligible: 69.1%
EAL: 3.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 26.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.3
Budget per Pupil: £8,467/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.8% 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: 92.9%
Other: 2.4%
White Other: 0.8%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.8%
Asian Other: 0.8%
Black African: 0.8%
White Traveller: 0.4%
Asian Indian: 0.4%

92.9%

White British

2.4%

Other

0.8%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01388815943

northpark@durhamlearning.net

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Bessemer Green

Spennymoor, North East

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Administrative

URN: 132172
UKPRN: 10073626
Establishment No.: 2003

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