What is the Ofsted rating of Finchale Primary School?

Finchale Primary School has an Ofsted rating of "Good", based on an inspection in 8 May 2025.

How many pupils does Finchale Primary School have?

Finchale Primary School has 213 pupils enrolled.

Who is the head teacher of Finchale Primary School?

The head teacher of Finchale Primary School is Natalie Ward.

What type of school is Finchale Primary School?

Finchale Primary School is a Community school with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Finchale Primary School in?

Finchale Primary School is in the County Durham local authority area.

Community school Primary Open

Finchale Primary School

📍 Canterbury Road, Newton Hall, County Durham, County Durham, DH1 5XT

Ofsted: Good (8 May 2025)

213

Pupils

3.8%

Free school meals

1 January 1996

Opened

About this school

Finchale Primary School is a Community school serving primary age pupils, located in County Durham, County Durham. The school has 213 pupils enrolled. It was rated Good by Ofsted in 8 May 2025. The Head Teacher is Natalie Ward. The school is administered by County Durham local authority. It opened in 1 January 1996.

School details

Head Teacher: Natalie Ward
Local authority: County Durham
Gender: Mixed
URN: 130312

Contact

📞 01913865187 ✉️ office@finchale.durham.sch.uk 🌐 Visit website 📋 Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Finchale Primary School are handled by the school or the local authority (County Durham). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

78%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

19%

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →