SchoolScoresRamshaw Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Oaks Bank, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9SD
01388 832411 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 February 2015.
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 |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 23 May 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
16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Bishop Auckland comparisons use the 21 of its 30 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 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 | Bishop Auckland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 17th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 91% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 11 parents who had raised a concern Joint 14th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 9th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 92% | 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. Bishop Auckland figures pool parents at the Bishop Auckland 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
11 pupils in this year group.
64% — 2 points above the County Durham average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 6 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 6 |
| Of those, offered a place | 6 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 18 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 17th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.8% | 35.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 22nd highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.2% | 18.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 19th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 5.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 23rd lowest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Lower than 11% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 27th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 6% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.2 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 22nd highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 9% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.8 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Evenwood CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Copeland Road Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Toft Hill Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cockfield Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Helen Auckland Community Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Butterknowle Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ramshaw Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ramshaw Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 February 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 23 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Ramshaw Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ramshaw Primary School?
94% of the 16 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Ramshaw Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ramshaw Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 6 families put Ramshaw Primary School as their first choice for 6 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 6 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 114099.
- 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.