SchoolScoresShotton Hall Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Waveney Road, Peterlee, County Durham, Peterlee, SR8 1NX
0191 586 4515 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 April 2016.
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 |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 22 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
47 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Peterlee comparisons use the 5 of its 12 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 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 | Peterlee | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterlee. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterlee. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterlee. Higher than 24% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterlee. Higher than 31% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 35 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterlee. Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 85% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 16th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in County Durham. Higher than 22% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterlee. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). 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. Peterlee figures pool parents at the Peterlee 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
50 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 | 22% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 50 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 61 |
| Of those, offered a place | 50 (82%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 121 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.2
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 11th highest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.8% | 35.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 18.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 5.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Lower than 36% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0 | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 11 state primary schools in Peterlee. Higher than 71% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.4 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 11 state primary schools in Peterlee. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 7th highest of 11 state primary schools in Peterlee. Higher than 25% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 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
- 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 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Acre Rigg Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected
- Acre Rigg Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dene House Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Seascape Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 needs attention, 5 urgent improvement · 7% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hesleden Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 6 needs attention · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shotton Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cotsford Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yohden Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Shotton Hall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shotton Hall Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 April 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 22 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Shotton Hall 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 Shotton Hall Primary School?
83% of the 47 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Shotton Hall Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Shotton Hall Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 61 families put Shotton Hall Primary School as their first choice for 50 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 50 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 135838.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.