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Where is Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School located?

Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School is located in Ferryhill, County Durham, North East, DL17 8PP.

What age range does Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School serve?

Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School

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In terms of academic performance, Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School has 54% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 79 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 44.8%, 62% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.2%.

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OfstedRequires Improvement · 2024KS2 expected54%Attendance91.8%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 79 pupils
SEN support: 18% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (31–85% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 54/100

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Transport access43/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School

At Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

69% met the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths.

Attendance at Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School

Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School has an overall absence rate of 8.2%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School

The teacher turnover rate at Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School is 44.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School

Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School has 79 pupils on roll.

62% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

18% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School Ofsted Rating: Requires Improvement

Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within around two years.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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