Is Shield Row Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 30 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 83rd of 200 primary schools in County Durham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Shield Row Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 65% of pupils at Shield Row Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Shield Row Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Shield Row 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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Shield Row Primary School

King Edward VIII Terrace, Shield Row, Stanley, DH9 0HQ

Local ranking83rd of 200 primary schools in County Durham

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 November 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 65.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 83.0%
Writing (Expected): 70.0%
Maths (Expected): 74.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 65.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 23

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 170
Boys: 104 (53%)
Girls: 92 (47%)
Capacity: 210 (93% full)
SEND: 25.3%
FSM Eligible: 37.1%
EAL: 7.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.0%
SEN Support: 25.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,700/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
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: 88.3%
Black African: 3.1%
White Other: 2.5%
Other: 1.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.2%
Mixed Other: 1.2%
White Irish: 0.6%
White Traveller: 0.6%

88.3%

White British

3.1%

Black African

2.5%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01207239661

office@shieldrow.co.uk

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King Edward VIII Terrace

Stanley, North East

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Administrative

URN: 141997
UKPRN: 10049510
Establishment No.: 2017
Trust: TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST

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