Peterlee primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 92% rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 90%. Easington Colliery Primary School, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Peterlee, and Cotsford Primary School lead the area, where 65% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 17% achieve the higher standard, more than double England's 8%. 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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Acre Rigg Academy | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #11 | Seascape Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Acre Rigg Infant School | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Dene House Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Easington Colliery Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Easington CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Cotsford Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #5 | Yohden Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #9 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Requires Improvement |
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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Howletch Lane Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Shotton Hall Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Peterlee | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
