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Pelton Community Primary School

Academy converter · Chester le Street · DH2 1EZ

Ages 2–11 · 290 pupils · County Durham

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Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Source: Ofsted monthly management information

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

26

Places offered

26

1st-preference offers

26

Total preferences (any rank)
48
Preferred offers (top 3)
26
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 fill76%

290 pupils · 384 places

Pupils on roll
290
Boys / girls
151 / 139
School capacity
384
Capacity fill
290 / 384 (76%)
Free school meals
48.1%
FSM pupils
124
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
New College Durham Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Karen Telfer

Location

Address
Ouston Lane, Pelton
Postcode
DH2 1EZ
Town
Chester le Street
County
County Durham
Local authority
County Durham
District
County Durham
Constituency
North Durham
Urban/rural
Urban: 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 2–11, in Chester le Street, County Durham, 290 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 48.1%.

Open schools in Chester le Street
21
Primary schools in Chester le Street
18
Academies among open schools in Chester le Street
43% (9)
Open schools in DH2
9
Primary in DH2
8
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 Chester le StreetNear DH2

  • Ouston Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chester le Street · DH2 1RQ · County Durham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM14.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.7 miles away

  • Roseberry Primary and Nursery School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Chester le Street · DH2 1NP · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS246%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM25.6%
    • Demand1.00

    1.0 miles away

  • Barley Mow Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Chester le Street · DH3 2DJ · Gateshead

    Ages 3–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM48.0%
    • Demand1.00

    1.5 miles away

  • Bullion Lane Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Chester le Street · DH2 2DP · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS292%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM68.4%
    • Demand1.00

    1.6 miles away

  • West Pelton Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Stanley · DH9 6SQ · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence9.0%
    • FSM54.9%
    • Demand1.00

    1.6 miles away

  • Portobello Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Chester le Street · DH3 2LY · Gateshead

    Ages 4–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM18.7%
    • Demand1.00

    1.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Karen Telfer
Telephone
01913700260
Website
https://www.peltonps.org.uk

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