Nettlesworth Primary School

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

Chester Le Street, DH23PF Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 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
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
11 November 2014
Previous grade
Good
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
Front Street
Nettlesworth
Chester Le Street, DH23PF
Phone
1913710444
Website
nettlesworth.durham.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
114005
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Front Street, Nettlesworth, Chester le Street, DH2 3PF
Website
http://www.nettlesworth.durham.sch.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
117 pupils
Setting
Smaller 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
112
Free School Meals
35.7% (40 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
11.6% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.3 (7.2 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 106.0
2023 100.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Nettlesworth Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 100.0 104.0
2024 102.0 106.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
7 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
14
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
112 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Inclusion Pupil Voice Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher: Mrs D Lee; has served Nettlesworth Primary School since 2000 in roles including Head Teacher; Ofsted judged the school Good with Outstanding in behaviour and welfare; emphasizes inclusion, respect, pupil voice and partnership with parents to help every child reach their potential.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Fencing

Curriculum Highlights

Cornerstones Curriculum delivered through Imaginative Learning Projects (ILPs) UNICEF Rights Respecting School – Gold status Inclusion Quality Mark School NACE accredited school for More Able Gifted and Talented pupils Forest School Primary Science Quality Mark – Bronze level Sainsbury’s Games Platinum Award AfPE quality teaching mark with distinction for PE (2022–2025) British Values and SMSC integrated throughout the curriculum

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