Is South Stanley Infant and Nursery School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 March 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 184th of 200 primary schools in County Durham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at South Stanley Infant and Nursery School?

Applications for Reception places at South Stanley Infant 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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South Stanley Infant and Nursery School

Tyne Road, South Stanley, Stanley, DH9 6PZ

Local ranking184th of 200 primary schools in County Durham

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

180

Capacity

2-7

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 11 March 2025.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 114
Boys: 62 (55%)
Girls: 51 (45%)
Capacity: 180 (63% full)
SEND: 17.6%
FSM Eligible: 63.9%
EAL: 3.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.9%
SEN Support: 16.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.2
Budget per Pupil: £8,946/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
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: 93.9%
Asian Other: 1.8%
White Other: 0.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%
Asian Indian: 0.9%
Asian Chinese: 0.9%
Other: 0.9%

93.9%

White British

1.8%

Asian Other

0.9%

White Other

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01207232445

southstanleyinfant@durhamlearning.net

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Tyne Road

Stanley, North East

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Administrative

URN: 143584
UKPRN: 10061940
Establishment No.: 2225
Trust: STANLEY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

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