Stanley primary schools deliver strong results across this former mining town in County Durham, with 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 90%. Greenland Community Primary School, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton, and Bloemfontein Primary School are among the highest-performing options, with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 17% achieve the higher standard, more than double the England average of 8%. With 17 schools serving Stanley and surrounding villages including Dipton, families benefit from close-knit community schools with strong foundations. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Annfield Plain Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Annfield Plain Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Beamish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Catchgate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Bloemfontein 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #15 | Collierley Nursery and Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | East Stanley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Shield Row 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Greenland Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #10 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | South Stanley Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #14 | Stanley Burnside Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | South Stanley Infant and Nursery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Tanfield Lea Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | West Pelton Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
