Kirk Merrington Primary School
South View, Kirk Merrington, South View, Spennymoor, DL16 7JBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kirk Merrington Primary School is a primary school in Spennymoor for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 1st of 8 primary schools in Spennymoor. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 March 2024, report published 24 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 March 2024
This school has extremely high ambition for all of its pupils. Its all-encompassing curriculum, together with knowledgeable teaching, ensures that pupils make extremely strong progress across the whole curriculum. Kirk Merrington Primary School is a beacon of excellence. Pupils thrive in the school's welcoming, safe and well-equipped environment for learning. They benefit hugely from the range of educational opportunities the school provides, including those related to reading. Pupils access the school's high-quality library, situated in a railway carriage on site, regularly. They are inspired by meeting internationally renowned authors, such as Anne Fine and Ian Whybrow. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They look after each other. Pupils concentrate in lessons. They understand and celebrate each other's individual differences. Pupils undertake a wide range of roles of responsibility diligently, such as being members of the sports crew. They enter school enthusiastically and attend regularly. The pupils are wonderful ambassadors for themselves, their teachers and the school. The school's vision and values are upheld by staff and pupils. Pupils excel academically while exhibiting kindness, courage, respect, perseverance and great teamwork. These attributes prepare pupils exceedingly well for their next stage in education.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
18 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
180 pupils on roll, with places for 178
Schools near Kirk Merrington Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlestone Moor Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 71% met the expected standard |
| Victoria Lane Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 70% met the expected standard |
| Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 52% met the expected standard |
| Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kirsty Hall
- Phone
- 01388816230
- Address
- South View, Kirk Merrington, South View, Spennymoor, DL16 7JB
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 114074
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.