Which is the best primary school in Peterlee?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School ranks first of 10 ranked primary schools in Peterlee, with 74% 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 Peterlee 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 Peterlee?

10 primary schools in Peterlee 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 Peterlee, ranked

The 10 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
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
2
Easington Colliery Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
3
Easington CofE Primary School
Academy converter

15%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
4
Shotton Hall Primary School
Community school

22%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
5
Dene House Primary School
Academy sponsor led

9%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
6
Yohden Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
7
Cotsford Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
8
Acre Rigg Academy
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
9
Howletch Lane Primary School
Community school

10%

higher standard

44%

expected standard
10
Seascape Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

7%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Peterlee?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School ranks first of 10 ranked primary schools in Peterlee, with 74% 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 Peterlee 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 Peterlee?: 10 primary schools in Peterlee 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.