Best Primary Schools in Ferryhill 2025 | Rankings, Ofsted & Catchments | FindMySchool

2025 Best Primary Schools in Ferryhill Area

Ferryhill primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 68% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, above England's 62%. St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Ferryhill, Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy, and West Cornforth Primary School are among the highest-performing options serving this close-knit County Durham community. 86% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 7 primary schools in the area, families benefit from accessible local options with strong community ties and welcoming environments. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.

Key Performance Metrics for Ferryhill

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Ferryhill68%

vs

England62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Ferryhill12%

vs

England8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Ferryhill81%

vs

England82%

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Ferryhill86%

vs

England90%

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Ferryhill

68%vsEngland

62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Ferryhill

12%vsEngland

8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Ferryhill

81%vsEngland

82%

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Ferryhill

86%vsEngland

90%

Map of Primary Schools in Ferryhill

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Neighbourhoods in Ferryhill

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#1	St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Ferryhill	State	Primary	3-11 years	Mixed	Church of England	Outstanding

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Ferryhill

State • Primary • 3-11 years

#1

Gender: Mixed

Religious: Church of England

Ofsted: Outstanding

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#6	Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School	State	Primary	3-11 years	Mixed	None	Good

Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School

State • Primary • 3-11 years

#6

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#4	Chilton Academy	State	Primary	3-11 years	Mixed	None	Good

Chilton Academy

State • Primary • 3-11 years

#4

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#2	Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy	State	Primary	3-11 years	Mixed	None	Good

Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy

State • Primary • 3-11 years

#2

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#5	Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School	State	Primary	3-11 years	Mixed	None	Requires Improvement

Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School

State • Primary • 3-11 years

#5

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#7	Ferryhill Station Primary School	State	Primary	2-11 years	Mixed	None	Good

Ferryhill Station Primary School

State • Primary • 2-11 years

#7

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#3	West Cornforth Primary School	State	Primary	2-11 years	Mixed	None	Outstanding

West Cornforth Primary School

State • Primary • 2-11 years

#3

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

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