King Street Primary School
High Grange Road, Spennymoor, DL16 6RAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
King Street Primary School is a primary school in Spennymoor for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 6th of 8 primary schools in Spennymoor. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 31 January 2024, report published 13 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 31 January 2024
Pupils and staff are proud of their school. They listen to and respect one another. Right from the beginning, pupils learn the importance of being kind, responsible and resilient. The 'Student of the Week' award celebrates pupils who have shown these qualities. The school has a strong focus on the well-being of each individual. Pupils know who to talk to if they are worried or upset. Bullying is rare. Pupils are confident that staff will be there if they need help. The school inspires pupils to achieve well. Teachers make learning enjoyable. They expect everyone to do their best. Pupils try hard in lessons. Adults teach them how to focus, cooperate and collaborate to support their learning. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully included in the life of the school. Parents and carers are very positive about the school. They particularly value the way every child is treated as an individual. Many parents comment on how the school goes above and beyond to support families.
What the school should improve
- Many pupils struggle to recall the specific vocabulary they need to know to support their learning. This means that they find it difficult to explain their thinking and understanding. The school should further develop strategies for checking that pupils have retained key vocabulary and provide further opportunities for them to use vocabulary accurately in context.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
224 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near King Street Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springmoor Grange School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| North Park Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Middlestone Moor Academy | 0.9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 71% 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 Joanne Bromley
- Phone
- 01388816078
- Address
- High Grange Road, Spennymoor, DL16 6RA
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 130946
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.