Esh Winning Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

The Wynds, Esh Winning, Durham, DH7 9BEOpen in maps

Esh Winning Academy is a primary school in Durham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 34th of 42 primary schools in Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 March 2013, report published 22 April 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

35 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths57%

57%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths6%

6%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

287 pupils on roll, with places for 350

Eligible for free school meals36.2%

36.2%, 9.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.4%

2.4%, 19.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.6%

20.6%, 5.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.5%

3.5%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Esh Winning Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village2 milesOfsted: Good81% met the expected standard
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
New Brancepeth Primary Academy2 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding73% met the expected standard
Stanley (Crook) Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Langley Park Primary School2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement50% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
WISE ACADEMIES
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Anderson
Phone
01913734701
Website
eshwinning.wiseacademies.co.uk
Address
The Wynds, Esh Winning, Durham, DH7 9BE
Local authority
County Durham
URN
151058

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.