Langley Moor Primary School
Brandon Lane, Langley Moor, Durham, DH7 8LLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Langley Moor Primary School is a primary school in Durham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 8th of 42 primary schools in Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 March 2013, report published 24 April 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 June 2026
Pupils are proud to belong to this welcoming and inclusive school community. They enjoy coming to school, attend regularly and speak positively about their experiences. Relationships between pupils, staff and families are positive and contribute to the school's family and community ethos. Staff know pupils well and ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and disadvantaged pupils, are included fully in school life and supported to achieve success. Pupils feel safe in school and know that there are trusted adults they can approach if they have any worries. They are confident that staff will listen to them and deal with concerns appropriately. Bullying is not common and pupils understand the importance of treating others with kindness and respect. Behaviour is consistently highly positive. Pupils respond well to the high expectations established by staff and demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning. Classrooms are calm and purposeful, allowing pupils to focus on their work and achieve well. Around school, pupils are polite, respectful and considerate of others. Pupils benefit from a curriculum that enables them to achieve well academically. Published outcomes are positive and are broadly in line with, or above, national averages. Pupils develop secure foundations in reading, writing and mathematics and are prepared well for the next stage of their education in these areas. There are many opportunities for pupils to contribute to school life and develop leadership skills. Pupils are proud to serve as school councillors, house captains, buddies and committee members. Older pupils particularly value their role in supporting younger children as they join the school. Pupils also benefit from a broad range of enrichment opportunities that enhance their personal development. They enjoy educational visits to local museums, theatres and cultural venues, alongside residential experiences that help to develop confidence, resilience and independence.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that teachers use assessment information accurately in the wider curriculum subjects to adapt their teaching so that it deepens pupils' learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
195 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Langley Moor Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Browney Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Brandon Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 85% 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 C Ferguson
- Phone
- 01913780103
- Address
- Brandon Lane, Langley Moor, Durham, DH7 8LL
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 114120
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.