Chester le Street primary schools deliver exceptional results, 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding—well above England's 82%. Bullion Lane Primary School, Cestria Primary School, and St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley are among the highest-performing options, where 77% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, compared to 62% nationally. 22% achieve the higher standard—nearly three times the England average of 8%. With 19 schools serving Chester le Street and surrounding areas including Birtley, families benefit from strong academic foundations and welcoming community schools. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Barley Mow Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 10/10Elite |
| #7 | Portobello Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #8 | Ravensworth Terrace Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #11 | Birtley East Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 5-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bullion Lane Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #2 | Cestria Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Red Rose Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
| #5 | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Lumley Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Lumley Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 8.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Nettlesworth Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Ouston Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #13 | St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Roseberry Primary and Nursery School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #17 | Pelton Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #9 | Newker Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
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