Chilton Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Chilton, Off New South View, Ferryhill, DL17 0PTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Chilton Academy is a primary school in Ferryhill for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 105th of 184 primary schools in County Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2011.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 April 2011, report published 10 May 2011

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths63%

63%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

292 pupils on roll, with places for 378

Eligible for free school meals31.8%

31.8%, 5.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.4%

3.4%, 18.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support31.2%

31.2%, 16.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.8%

3.8%, 2.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Chilton Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Ferryhill Station Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	20% met the expected standard
Kirk Merrington Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	83% met the expected standard
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School	2 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	52% met the expected standard
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	32% met the expected standard
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy	2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	84% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: EDEN LEARNING TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Carrie Dodsworth
Phone: 01388720255
Website: chilton.durham.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Chilton, Off New South View, Ferryhill, DL17 0PT
Local authority: County Durham
URN: 145594

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.