Red Rose Primary School
York Terrace, Red Rose Primary School, Chester le Street, DH3 3NAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Red Rose Primary School is a primary school in Chester le Street for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 2nd of 16 primary schools in Chester le Street. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 November 2023, report published 15 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 November 2023
Pupils thrive at this exceptionally caring school. Every morning, pupils are greeted by friendly staff. Everyone is welcome. Pupils respect each other. Pupils say, 'it doesn't matter if you're different, because everyone is unique in their own way.' Pupils are safe. They know that staff are always on hand to help resolve any problems. The school has high expectations for all pupils. Learning begins straight away when pupils arrive in the morning. Pupils follow the school's well-established routines consistently, including children in the early years. Pupils behave extremely well in lessons. They strive to meet the school's high standards and help each other to do so. The school has a well-structured curriculum. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning. They achieve well. The school's work to develop pupils' character is exemplary. There is a carefully structured curriculum for personal development. Pupils develop confidence and independence as they progress through the school. Older pupils are superb role models. Pupils demonstrate kindness and a sense of responsibility. The school's reward system helps to build the strong relationships seen in the school. Pupils are proud to collect rewards, called 'gems,' for their class. The school ensures anyone who is feeling sad is supported effectively. For example, there are peer mentors who look after the well-being of other pupils.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects across the curriculum, the school is unclear precisely how well pupils are remembering important knowledge over time. This means that some learning does not deepen pupils' knowledge as well as it should. The school should ensure that checks on pupils' knowledge support pupils to achieve exceptionally well in foundation subjects across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
43 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
294 pupils on roll, with places for 335
Schools near Red Rose Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Cestria Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Newker Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Bullion Lane Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 94% met the expected standard |
| Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alex Holt
- Phone
- 01913886251
- Address
- York Terrace, Red Rose Primary School, Chester le Street, DH3 3NA
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 114008
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.