North Park Primary School
Bessemer Green, Spennymoor, DL16 6PPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
North Park 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 8th of 8 primary schools in Spennymoor. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 March 2023, report published 9 May 2023
- 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 2 March 2023
Pupils at North Park Primary thoroughly enjoy school. Relationships are warm and trusting. Pupils try their hardest in class because teachers expect great things from them. Pupils also want to succeed for themselves. Pupils behave well around school. Good manners and courtesy are the norm. Breaktimes are energetic and happy. Older 'buddies' play with younger pupils. Pupils report that bullying does not happen, but if it did, they are confident adults would deal with it. Adults sort out any falling out between pupils straight away. Pupils show a mature understanding of their own emotional well-being. They have no hesitation in raising a worry with their teacher in person or via the 'worry box'. Leaders put in place projects and activities aimed at developing pupils' resilience. Pupils strive to win class points, 'wow cards' or raffle tickets. A prize from the 'special tray' or using the special cushion are highly valued. Parents are very supportive and appreciative of the school. Pupils report feeling safe because they know teachers will look after them. Pupils learn about keeping themselves safe online or when out of school. Older pupils know some first aid, including CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the key knowledge that leaders want pupils to know, and teachers to assess, is not identified clearly enough. The main concepts that link knowledge together in these subjects lack clarity. This means that some pupils struggle to connect their learning and build on what they already know. Leaders should ensure that they review the curriculum to ensure there is clarity for teachers about what pupils should know at each stage of their learning.
- Pupils do not have enough opportunities to practise using their knowledge to embed their learning. This means that they struggle to remember some aspects of the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that teachers build in sufficient time for pupils to practise and apply their knowledge to help embed their learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
243 pupils on roll, with places for 266
Schools near North Park 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 |
| King Street Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Middlestone Moor Academy | 1 mile | 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
- Miss Emma Roffe
- Phone
- 01388815943
- Address
- Bessemer Green, Spennymoor, DL16 6PP
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 132172
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.