Is Ferryhill Station Primary School a good school?

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What is Ferryhill Station Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ferryhill Station Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

Where is Ferryhill Station Primary School located?

Ferryhill Station Primary School is located in Ferryhill, County Durham, North East, DL17 0DB.

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Ferryhill Station Primary School serves students aged 2 to 11.

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Ferryhill Station Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Ferryhill Station Primary School

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In terms of academic performance, Ferryhill Station Primary School has 22% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 30 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 30% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 12.4%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected22%Attendance87.6%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Strong75% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Ferryhill Station Primary School?

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

Ages: 2–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 30 pupils
SEN support: 43% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Pupils who need extra support — 43% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

In context — vs similar-intake schools

The area around this school

Environment score: 50/100

Average surroundings

Air quality82/100

Transport access20/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Ferryhill Station Primary School

At Ferryhill Station Primary School, 22% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

44% met the expected standard in reading and 22% in maths.

Attendance at Ferryhill Station Primary School

Ferryhill Station Primary School has an overall absence rate of 12.4%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Ferryhill Station Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Ferryhill Station Primary School is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Ferryhill Station Primary School

Ferryhill Station Primary School has 30 pupils on roll.

30% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

43% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Ferryhill Station Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Ferryhill Station Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Ferryhill Station Primary School is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Ferryhill Station Primary 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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