What year groups does Deaf Hill Primary School teach?

Deaf Hill Primary School teaches children aged 2 to 11. It is a primary school in Trimdon Station.

Who is the headteacher of Deaf Hill Primary School?

The headteacher of Deaf Hill Primary School is Mr Paul Newton, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

When was Deaf Hill Primary School last inspected?

Ofsted has inspected Deaf Hill Primary School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.

How big is Deaf Hill Primary School?

Deaf Hill Primary School has 154 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 11.

Is Deaf Hill Primary School full?

Deaf Hill Primary School has capacity for 182 pupils and 154 on roll (85%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Deaf Hill Primary School a faith school?

No. Deaf Hill Primary School has no designated religious character.

Does Deaf Hill Primary School have a nursery?

Yes. The schools register records Deaf Hill Primary School as having nursery classes.

Who runs Deaf Hill Primary School?

Deaf Hill Primary School is part of AD ASTRA ACADEMY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

What is Deaf Hill Primary School's absence rate?

Deaf Hill Primary School's overall absence rate is 8.3% in the latest published census.

What are Deaf Hill Primary School's exam results?

Where the Department for Education has published them, Deaf Hill Primary School's key stage results are shown in the results section on this page, with the last three years so you can see the trend rather than a single year.

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Deaf Hill Primary School

Deaf Hill Primary School

Station Road West, Trimdon Station, TS29 6BP

Phase: Primary
School type: Academy converter
Ages: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Trust: AD ASTRA ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher: Mr Paul Newton
Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sponsor: Ad Astra Academy Trust
Constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
Setting: Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 182
Pupils on roll: 154
URN: 150147
Local authority: County Durham
Website: School website
Telephone: 01429880358

About this school

Deaf Hill Primary School is a primary academy in Trimdon Station. It teaches children aged 2 to 11 and has 154 pupils on roll.

You can read Ofsted's latest judgement for the school below. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Numbers and a report only go so far, so visit in person before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

England: previous inspection framework

Inspected 25 May 2022 · short inspection

Good

Confirmed by a short inspection, not a full one

Ofsted's most recent visit was a short inspection on 25 May 2022, where inspectors confirmed the school remains Good. The school's last full inspection took place before September 2019, so its area grades are not part of Ofsted's current published data. Older reports are on the school's Ofsted page.

This inspection took place when the school was registered as Deaf Hill Primary School (URN 114144).

Read the full report on Ofsted's website

Exam results

Key stage 2 (end of primary school)

Measure	2024/25
Pupils at the end of key stage 2	16
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths	69%
Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths	6%
Expected standard in reading	75%
Expected standard in maths	81%
Expected standard in grammar, punctuation and spelling	63%
Average scaled score in reading	107.0
Average scaled score in maths	107.0

How Deaf Hill Primary School compares

Deaf Hill Primary School ranked 67th of 185 primary schools in County Durham for KS2 results in 2024/25. Its KS2 result was higher than 63% of England primary schools that published results in 2024/25. Its absence rate was lower than 15% of England schools in 2024/25.

School	KS2 RWM (2024/25)	Absence	FSM (6 years)	Pupils	Distance
This school	69%	8.3%	56.8%	154	—
Wingate Primary School	—	—	—	347	1.4 miles
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate	31%	5.8%	47.3%	67	1.4 miles
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School	68%	7.4%	50.8%	445	1.5 miles
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley	43%	4.8%	23.2%	75	1.6 miles
Bluebell Meadow Primary School	58%	5.5%	48.9%	210	1.9 miles

Results reflect each school's cohort as much as its teaching, and free school meals share is context, not a judgement. Small gaps between neighbouring schools are rarely meaningful on their own.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 56.83%
English as an additional language: 6.4%
Overall absence: 8.29%
Persistent absence: 24.37%

Location

Nearby schools

Wingate Primary School
Primary · Wingate

1.4 miles
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate
Primary · Co Durham

1.4 miles
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
Primary · Durham

1.5 miles
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
Primary · Durham

1.6 miles
Bluebell Meadow Primary School
Primary · Trimdon Station

1.9 miles

Other schools in Trimdon Station

Bluebell Meadow Primary School Primary
St William's Catholic Primary School Primary

Common questions

What year groups does Deaf Hill Primary School teach?: Deaf Hill Primary School teaches children aged 2 to 11. It is a primary school in Trimdon Station.
Who is the headteacher of Deaf Hill Primary School?: The headteacher of Deaf Hill Primary School is Mr Paul Newton, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
When was Deaf Hill Primary School last inspected?: Ofsted has inspected Deaf Hill Primary School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
How big is Deaf Hill Primary School?: Deaf Hill Primary School has 154 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 11.
Is Deaf Hill Primary School full?: Deaf Hill Primary School has capacity for 182 pupils and 154 on roll (85%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Deaf Hill Primary School a faith school?: No. Deaf Hill Primary School has no designated religious character.
Does Deaf Hill Primary School have a nursery?: Yes. The schools register records Deaf Hill Primary School as having nursery classes.
Who runs Deaf Hill Primary School?: Deaf Hill Primary School is part of AD ASTRA ACADEMY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
How does Deaf Hill Primary School rank locally?: Deaf Hill Primary School ranked 67th of 185 primary schools in County Durham for key stage 2 results. Its KS2 result was higher than 63% of England primary schools that published results in 2024/25. Its absence rate was lower than 15% of England schools in 2024/25. Results reflect each cohort as well as the school, so treat rankings as a starting point.
What is Deaf Hill Primary School's absence rate?: Deaf Hill Primary School's overall absence rate is 8.3% in the latest published census.
What are Deaf Hill Primary School's exam results?: Where the Department for Education has published them, Deaf Hill Primary School's key stage results are shown in the results section on this page, with the last three years so you can see the trend rather than a single year.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 10 July 2026.