Which is the best primary school in Chester le Street?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Bullion Lane Primary School ranks first of 16 ranked primary schools in Chester le Street, with 94% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Chester le Street ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Chester le Street?

16 primary schools in Chester le Street published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Chester le Street, ranked

The 16 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Bullion Lane Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

94%

expected standard
2
Red Rose Primary School
Community school

21%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
3
Nettlesworth Primary School
Community school

10%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
4
Lumley Junior School
Community school

12%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
5
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
Academy converter

10%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
6
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
Academy converter

18%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
7
Cestria Primary School
Community school

21%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
8
Portobello Primary School
Community school

10%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
9
Newker Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
10
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

5%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
11
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
Community school

8%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
12
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
13
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
Academy converter

4%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
14
Barley Mow Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
15
Ouston Primary School
Academy converter

19%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
16
Pelton Community Primary School
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

48%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Chester le Street?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Bullion Lane Primary School ranks first of 16 ranked primary schools in Chester le Street, with 94% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Chester le Street ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Chester le Street?: 16 primary schools in Chester le Street published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.