What ages does Pelton Community Primary School teach?

Pelton Community Primary School teaches children aged 2 to 11. It is a primary school in Chester le Street.

Who is the headteacher of Pelton Community Primary School?

The headteacher of Pelton Community Primary School is Mrs Karen Telfer, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Pelton Community Primary School been inspected?

Ofsted has not inspected Pelton Community Primary School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.

How many pupils are at Pelton Community Primary School?

Pelton Community Primary School has 290 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 11.

Is Pelton Community Primary School full?

Pelton Community Primary School has capacity for 384 pupils and 290 on roll (76%), 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 Pelton Community Primary School a faith school?

No. Pelton Community Primary School has no designated religious character.

Does Pelton Community Primary School have a nursery?

Yes. The schools register records Pelton Community Primary School as having nursery classes.

Is Pelton Community Primary School part of an academy trust?

Pelton Community Primary School is part of CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

What is Pelton Community Primary School's absence rate?

Pelton Community Primary School's overall absence rate is 7.1% in the latest published census.

What are Pelton Community Primary School's exam results?

Where the Department for Education has published them, Pelton Community 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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Pelton Community Primary School

Pelton Community Primary School

Ouston Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, DH2 1EZ

Phase: Primary
School type: Academy converter
Ages: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Trust: CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Telfer
Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sponsor: New College Durham Academies Trust
Constituency: North Durham
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 384
Pupils on roll: 290
URN: 150349
Local authority: County Durham
Website: School website
Telephone: 01913700260

About this school

Pelton Community Primary School is a primary academy in Chester le Street. It teaches children aged 2 to 11 and has 290 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has not yet inspected Pelton Community Primary School under its current framework. 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

Pelton Community Primary School has not been inspected by Ofsted yet. It opened in its current form in February 2024, and new or converted schools usually wait a few years for their first inspection.

Exam results

Key stage 2 (end of primary school)

Measure	2024/25
Pupils at the end of key stage 2	33
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths	48%
Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths	9%
Expected standard in reading	61%
Expected standard in maths	67%
Expected standard in grammar, punctuation and spelling	61%
Average scaled score in reading	101.0
Average scaled score in maths	103.0

How Pelton Community Primary School compares

Pelton Community Primary School ranked 154th of 185 primary schools in County Durham for KS2 results in 2024/25. Its KS2 result was higher than 19% of England primary schools that published results in 2024/25. Its absence rate was lower than 24% of England schools in 2024/25.

School	KS2 RWM (2024/25)	Absence	FSM (6 years)	Pupils	Distance
This school	48%	7.1%	50.2%	290	—
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston	59%	3.4%	7.7%	217	0.5 miles
Ouston Primary School	54%	4.5%	16.4%	259	0.7 miles
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School	64%	5.3%	27.9%	266	1.0 miles
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School	66%	6.6%	30.6%	260	1.1 miles
Barley Mow Primary School	57%	7.4%	45.1%	155	1.5 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): 50.2%
English as an additional language: 2.3%
Overall absence: 7.08%
Persistent absence: 21.76%

Location

Nearby schools

St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
Primary · Chester le Street

0.5 miles
Ouston Primary School
Primary · Chester le Street

0.7 miles
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
Primary · Chester le Street

1.0 miles
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary · Chester le Street

1.1 miles
Barley Mow Primary School
Primary · Chester le Street

1.5 miles

Other schools in Chester le Street

Pelton Community Primary School ranks 16th of the 16 ranked primary schools in Chester le Street.

Barley Mow Primary School Primary
Bullion Lane Primary School Primary
Cestria Primary School Primary
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Primary
Lumley Infant and Nursery School Primary
Lumley Junior School Primary
Nettlesworth Primary School Primary
Newker Primary School Primary
Ouston Primary School Primary
Portobello Primary School Primary
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School Primary
Red Rose Primary School Primary

Common questions

What ages does Pelton Community Primary School teach?: Pelton Community Primary School teaches children aged 2 to 11. It is a primary school in Chester le Street.
Who is the headteacher of Pelton Community Primary School?: The headteacher of Pelton Community Primary School is Mrs Karen Telfer, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Pelton Community Primary School been inspected?: Ofsted has not inspected Pelton Community Primary School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.
How many pupils are at Pelton Community Primary School?: Pelton Community Primary School has 290 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 11.
Is Pelton Community Primary School full?: Pelton Community Primary School has capacity for 384 pupils and 290 on roll (76%), 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 Pelton Community Primary School a faith school?: No. Pelton Community Primary School has no designated religious character.
Does Pelton Community Primary School have a nursery?: Yes. The schools register records Pelton Community Primary School as having nursery classes.
Is Pelton Community Primary School part of an academy trust?: Pelton Community Primary School is part of CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
How does Pelton Community Primary School compare with other schools in County Durham?: Pelton Community Primary School ranked 154th of 185 primary schools in County Durham for key stage 2 results. Its KS2 result was higher than 19% of England primary schools that published results in 2024/25. Its absence rate was lower than 24% of England schools in 2024/25. Results reflect each cohort as well as the school, so treat rankings as a starting point.
What is Pelton Community Primary School's absence rate?: Pelton Community Primary School's overall absence rate is 7.1% in the latest published census.
What are Pelton Community Primary School's exam results?: Where the Department for Education has published them, Pelton Community 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.