Cestria Primary School
Church Chare, Chester le Street, DH3 3PZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cestria Primary School is a primary school in Chester le Street for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 3rd of 16 primary schools in Chester le Street. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 December 2019, report published 14 January 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 December 2024
Cestria Primary School sees its pupils as 'stars', and staff provide pupils with a range of opportunities to learn, develop and realise their potential. It is an inclusive school that has high expectations for pupils. Warm, positive relationships between staff and pupils are at the heart of the school. As a result, pupils are happy and safe. Pupils achieve well. The curriculum that pupils follow is stimulating, creative and promotes deep thinking and discussion. Pupils take great pride in the work that they produce, and they talk confidently about what they have learned. The school is calm and well ordered. Pupils are kind and respectful. They demonstrate excellent attitudes to learning. Pupils understand the importance of making the right choices and they consistently try their very best. Pupils develop their leadership skills and sense of responsibility in their roles as 'eco- warriors', 'mini-medics' and 'mini-police'. Teachers support and encourage pupils in lessons. The school has an effective range of opportunities to help pupils develop resilience and confidence. Parents and carers express their gratitude for the strong pastoral care at the school and for the staff who, they say, go 'above and beyond' to support their children.
What the school should improve
- There are occasional inconsistencies in the ways that teachers check what pupils have learned and remembered. This means that, at times, they do not identify pupils' misconceptions or the gaps in their knowledge. The school should ensure that teachers check pupils' knowledge and understanding systematically to ensure gaps in knowledge are consistently identified and filled.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
426 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Cestria Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Newker Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Red Rose Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Bullion Lane Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 94% met the expected standard |
| Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lorraine Gowland
- Phone
- 01913882483
- Address
- Church Chare, Chester le Street, DH3 3PZ
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 114012
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.