SchoolScoresSouth Stanley Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of STANLEY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Tyne Road, South Stanley, Stanley, DH9 6PZ
01207 232059 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 May 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Stanley comparisons use the 11 of its 17 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 6 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 | Stanley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 9th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stanley. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 89% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 10th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stanley. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stanley. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 88% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stanley. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 83% | 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. Stanley figures pool parents at the Stanley 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
47 pupils in this year group.
74% — 12 points above the County Durham average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 74% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 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. | 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 4th highest of 17 state primary schools in Stanley. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 60.1% | 35.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 17 state primary schools in Stanley. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 17 state primary schools in Stanley. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 18.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 17 state primary schools in Stanley. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 5.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Stanley. Lower than 25% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Stanley. Lower than 33% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.9% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Stanley. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 14.1 | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Stanley. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 17 state primary schools in Stanley. Higher than 7% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.9 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 17 state primary schools in Stanley. Higher than 9% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.9 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 14 state primary schools in Stanley. Higher than 54% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.5% | 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
- South Stanley Infant and Nursery School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 22% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenland Community Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bloemfontein Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanley Burnside Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- East Stanley School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shield Row Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tanfield Lea Community Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Annfield Plain Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is South Stanley Junior School's Ofsted rating?
South Stanley Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 May 2024.
How did South Stanley Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend South Stanley Junior School?
93% of the 14 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend South Stanley 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 145040.
- 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.