Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School is a primary school (Community school), ages 3–11, in Ferryhill, DL17, run by County Durham council. It has 181 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (22 May 2024): Requires improvement.
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Ofsted
Requires improvement — inspected 22 May 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Requires improvement |
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
Personal development | Requires improvement |
Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Requires improvement |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 52 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 4 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 25 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 181 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 66.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 19.9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 14.79% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.96% | 2024/25 |
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