Hamsterley Primary School
Hamsterley Primary School is a primary school (Community school), ages 4–11, in Bishop Auckland, DL13, run by County Durham council. It has 36 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (8 July 2025): Good in 3 areas, Requires improvement in 1 area.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good in 3 areas, Requires improvement in 1 area — inspected 8 July 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Term dates
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 36 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 16.7% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 0% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 12.9% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.23% | 2024/25 |
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