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Sacriston Academy

Academy sponsor led · Durham · DH7 6LQ

Ages 3–11 · 190 pupils · County Durham

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

53%

Overall absence

7.4%

Admissions demand

0.96 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-06-02

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

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)53%
Higher standard (RWM)11%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence7.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)22.7%
Unauthorised3.8%
Authorised absence
3.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.9%
Enrolments in measure
154

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

0.96 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

23

Places offered

24

1st-preference offers

23

Total preferences (any rank)
39
Preferred offers (top 3)
24
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 fill51%

190 pupils · 376 places

Pupils on roll
190
Boys / girls
113 / 77
School capacity
376
Capacity fill
190 / 376 (51%)
Free school meals
43%
FSM pupils
74
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

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: NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
North East Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Louise Parks

Location

Address
Witton Road, Sacriston
Postcode
DH7 6LQ
Town
Durham
Local authority
County Durham
District
County Durham
Constituency
North Durham
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 sponsor led (primary), Ages 3–11, in Durham, County Durham, 190 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 43%.

Open schools in Durham
57
Primary schools in Durham
44
Academies among open schools in Durham
47% (27)
Open schools in DH7
23
Primary in DH7
19
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 DurhamNear DH7

  • Witton Gilbert Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Durham · DH7 6TF · County Durham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM24.5%
    • Demand1.07

    0.8 miles away

  • Nettlesworth Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Chester le Street · DH2 3PF · County Durham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM30.5%
    • Demand0.91

    1.2 miles away

  • Edmondsley Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Durham · DH7 6DU · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • FSM23.6%

    1.5 miles away

  • Bearpark Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Durham · DH7 7AU · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence7.9%
    • FSM40.0%
    • Demand1.00

    2.1 miles away

  • Framwellgate Moor Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Community school · Primary

    Durham · DH1 5BG · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS283%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM18.4%
    • Demand1.40

    2.1 miles away

  • Langley Park Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Durham · DH7 9XN · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence9.9%
    • FSM39.0%
    • Demand1.00

    2.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Louise Parks
Telephone
01913710777
Website
www.sacristonacademy.co.uk

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