Is Annfield Plain Junior School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 28 January 2020. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 163rd of 200 primary schools in County Durham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Annfield Plain Junior School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 53% of pupils at Annfield Plain Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Annfield Plain Junior School?

Applications for Reception places at Annfield Plain Junior 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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Annfield Plain Junior School

Front Street, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 7ST

Local ranking163rd of 200 primary schools in County Durham

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

168

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 28 January 2020.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 53.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 67.0%
Writing (Expected): 77.0%
Maths (Expected): 60.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 57.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 101.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 110
Boys: 49 (49%)
Girls: 50 (51%)
Capacity: 168 (59% full)
SEND: 26.4%
FSM Eligible: 55.5%
EAL: 9.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.7%
SEN Support: 23.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,945/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.9%
Black African: 2.8%
Other: 2.8%
Asian Pakistani: 1.8%
White Other: 0.9%
Asian Indian: 0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi: 0.9%

89.9%

White British

2.8%

Black African

2.8%

Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01207234531

annfieldplainjuniors@durhamlearning.net

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Front Street

Stanley, North East

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Administrative

URN: 148465
UKPRN: 10087715
Establishment No.: 2212
Trust: STANLEY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

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