SchoolScoresAcre Rigg Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST
Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, SR8 2DU
0191 586 2915 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 20 March 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 22 June 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
66 pupils in this year group.
47% — 15 points below the County Durham average, and 15 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 47% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 61% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 59% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in County Durham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 59.0% | 35.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.2% | 18.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 5.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2 | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 11 state primary schools in Peterlee. Higher than 26% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.4 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 11 state primary schools in Peterlee. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 11 state primary schools in Peterlee. Higher than 59% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.3% | 13.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Acre Rigg Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected
- Howletch Lane Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Seascape Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 needs attention, 5 urgent improvement · 7% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion) · 22% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shotton Hall Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Easington CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dene House Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Easington Colliery Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cotsford Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Acre Rigg Academy's Ofsted rating?
Acre Rigg Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 March 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 22 June 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Acre Rigg Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138554.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.