Lumley Junior School

A good community school school in County Durham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Lumley Junior School.

Chester Le Street, DH34JJ Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 March 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cocken Lane
Great Lumley
Chester Le Street, DH34JJ
Phone
1913882310
Website
lumley.durham.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
114002
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Cocken Lane, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, DH3 4JJ
Website
www.lumley.durham.sch.uk/
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
196 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
180
Free School Meals
29.4% (53 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 105.0
2023 106.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Lumley Junior School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 106.0 105.0
2024 106.0 105.0

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Stable performance

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
36
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
180 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"fun to teach and fun to learn"

DREAMS ASPIRE

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher Tracey Wilson welcomes visitors and describes the federation, its DREAMS and ASPIRE values, and a philosophy of broad, engaging learning in a safe, inclusive environment with a focus on fun and aspiration.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Multi-sports Dodgeball

Facilities

Extensive sporting facilities Outdoor learning spaces

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Our fantastic Wraparound Care is managed "in-house" by Lumley Primary Federation staff. We are delighted by the up-take from families, and by the wonderful feedback for this service. We have a range of exciting activities planned across each week, and a timetable of sporting activities. As well as arts, crafts and free play, children can choose from: (3.30 to 4.30pm each day) Monday - Multi-sports Tuesday - Football Wednesday - Football Thursday - Dodgeball Friday - Movie Nights To book go to www.parentpay.com

Admissions Criteria

All applications and admission decisions are made by County Hall.

Financial Information

The cost of a school lunch is £2.81 per day; 30-hour Nursery pupils must pay for their lunches.

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