Lumley Junior School
Cocken Lane, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, DH3 4JJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lumley Junior School is a primary school in Chester le Street for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 6th of 16 primary schools in Chester le Street. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 March 2014, report published 9 April 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 April 2024
This is a warm and welcoming school. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils know the school's values and these help to create a sense of community. Pupils feel safe in school. They know that there are trusted adults who they can talk to if they have any concerns. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. They act swiftly if pupils need support to make the right choices. Pupils enjoy working together in purposeful classrooms. Staff encourage them to try their best and many pupils are eager to contribute their ideas. The school has high expectations for the achievement of all pupils. They benefit from a thoughtfully constructed curriculum. Pupils achieve well, particularly in mathematics. Pupil ambassador roles are well established. Pupils who have these roles play an important part in the life of the school. Librarian ambassadors are rightfully proud of the school library. They take a lead role in promoting the library and they organise competitions for other pupils. Classroom ambassadors ensure that pupils' suggestions are discussed with leaders. There is a range of after-school sporting clubs that are well attended. Pupils discuss their school trips with enthusiasm. A recent visit to the Centre for Life proved very popular with pupils and enhanced their knowledge of the science curriculum.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not consistently expect pupils to apply their subject knowledge when drawing conclusions. As a result, pupils are not making connections between concepts and building on prior learning. The school should ensure that pupils have regular opportunities to apply their subject-specific knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
43 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
186 pupils on roll, with places for 196
Schools near Lumley Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumley Infant and Nursery School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Woodlea Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Red Rose Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Bournmoor Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Tracey Wilson
- Phone
- 01913882310
- Address
- Cocken Lane, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, DH3 4JJ
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 114002
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.