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Chilton Academy

Academy converter · Ferryhill · DL17 0PT

Ages 3–11 · 292 pupils · County Durham

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

50%

Overall absence

9.6%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-12-04

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)50%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
102.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)26.6%
Unauthorised2.7%
Authorised absence
6.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.4%
Enrolments in measure
229

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

20

Places offered

20

1st-preference offers

20

Total preferences (any rank)
27
Preferred offers (top 3)
20
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill77%

292 pupils · 378 places

Pupils on roll
292
Boys / girls
135 / 157
School capacity
378
Capacity fill
292 / 378 (77%)
Free school meals
33.6%
FSM pupils
93
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: EDEN LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
EDEN LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Eden Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Carrie Dodsworth

Location

Address
Chilton, Off New South View
Postcode
DL17 0PT
Town
Ferryhill
County
County Durham
Local authority
County Durham
District
County Durham
Constituency
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Ferryhill, County Durham, 292 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 33.6%.

Open schools in Ferryhill
10
Primary schools in Ferryhill
7
Academies among open schools in Ferryhill
40% (4)
Open schools in DL17
10
Primary in DL17
7
Open schools in County Durham LA
281
Primary in County Durham LA
209

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in FerryhillNear DL17

  • Ferryhill Station Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Ferryhill · DL17 0DB · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS222%
    • Absence12.4%
    • FSM69.5%
    • Demand1.00

    1.5 miles away

  • Kirk Merrington Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Community school · Primary

    Spennymoor · DL16 7JB · County Durham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence3.7%
    • FSM11.7%
    • Demand1.04

    1.8 miles away

  • Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Community school · Primary

    Ferryhill · DL17 8PP · County Durham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence8.2%
    • FSM68.3%
    • Demand1.00

    2.0 miles away

  • Vane Road Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newton Aycliffe · DL5 5RH · County Durham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM24.0%
    • Demand1.00

    2.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Carrie Dodsworth
Telephone
01388720255
Website
www.chilton.durham.sch.uk/

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