Peterlee primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, 92% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 82%. Easington Colliery Primary School, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Peterlee, and Cotsford Primary School lead the area, where 65% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 17% achieve the higher standard, more than double England's 82%. With 13 schools serving this former mining community in County Durham, families across Peterlee, Shotton Colliery, and Easington Colliery have access to welcoming schools with strong community ties. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Acre Rigg Academy | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #11 | Seascape Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Acre Rigg Infant School | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 2-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Open Air Education | Independent | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Dene House Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Easington Colliery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Easington CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Cotsford Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #5 | Yohden Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #9 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Howletch Lane Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 6.1/10Developing |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Shotton Hall Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Peterlee | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
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