Is Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 30 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 36th of 200 primary schools in County Durham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 60% of pupils at Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Esh CofE (Aided) 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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Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School

Front Street, Esh, Durham, DH7 9QR

Local ranking36th of 200 primary schools in County Durham

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 30 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 60.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 67.0%
Writing (Expected): 67.0%
Maths (Expected): 73.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 67.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 15

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 101
Boys: 56 (57%)
Girls: 42 (43%)
Capacity: 105 (93% full)
SEND: 16.8%
FSM Eligible: 11.4%
EAL: 3.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.0%
SEN Support: 14.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.1
Budget per Pupil: £7,868/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 2.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.1%
White Other: 5.0%
White Traveller: 1.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.0%
Mixed Other: 1.0%

92.1%

White British

5.0%

White Other

1.0%

White Traveller

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01913731324

andrew.park@eshprimary.org.uk

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Front Street

Durham, North East

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Administrative

URN: 148303
UKPRN: 10087310
Establishment No.: 3406
Trust: MELROSE LEARNING TRUST

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