SchoolScoresLumley Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Cocken Lane, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, DH3 4JJ
0191 388 2310 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 March 2014.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 17 April 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
38 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Chester le Street comparisons use the 13 of its 18 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 5 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Chester le Street | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 9th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester le Street. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 9th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester le Street. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester le Street. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 11th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester le Street. Higher than 22% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 62% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern Joint 4th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester le Street. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester le Street. Higher than 28% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 93% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Chester le Street figures pool parents at the Chester le Street schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
43 pupils in this year group.
77% — 15 points above the County Durham average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 8th highest of 18 state primary schools in Chester le Street. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.0% | 35.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 18 state primary schools in Chester le Street. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 18 state primary schools in Chester le Street. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 18.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 18 state primary schools in Chester le Street. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 5.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Chester le Street. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Chester le Street. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Chester le Street. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.9 | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 17th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Chester le Street. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 18 state primary schools in Chester le Street. Higher than 62% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.6 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 6th highest of 18 state primary schools in Chester le Street. Higher than 89% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.6 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 16 state primary schools in Chester le Street. Higher than 42% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 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
- Lumley Infant and Nursery School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Woodlea Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Red Rose Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bournmoor Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dubmire Primary 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cestria Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newker Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bullion Lane Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 94% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Rainton Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lumley Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Lumley Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 March 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 17 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Lumley Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Lumley Junior School?
84% of the 38 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Lumley Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 114002.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.