Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Beal Walk, High Shincliffe, Shincliffe C of E Primary School, Durham, DH1 2PNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) 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 14th of 42 primary schools in Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in May 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 6 May 2026, report published 29 June 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 May 2026
Pupils at Shincliffe show the school’s ethos of ‘celebrating the uniqueness of everyone’ in their daily interactions. They are proud members of the school community. Pupils show polite manners in their interactions with others. They develop a sense of belonging and feel valued. Highly positive relationships between staff and pupils contribute significantly to the calm and respectful environment in the school. Pupils of all ages, including children in early years, greet visitors warmly. Older pupils take on responsibilities across the school, including roles on the school council and caring for the herb and fruit planters in the playground. A wide range of broader opportunities extends pupils' experiences beyond the academic. For example, visits to places of worship, such as a gurdwara, help pupils to deepen their appreciation of other faiths. Residentials and after-school clubs give pupils opportunities to develop resilience and explore their talents and interests. Pupils of all ages enjoy their learning. Staff seek to remove any barriers to learning. This helps pupils to succeed. Pupils talk excitedly about their favourite subjects and are keen to demonstrate their knowledge. From topics such as colour mixing in early years to the Industrial Revolution in key stage 2, pupils develop an increasingly secure base of knowledge. This supports their achievement across the curriculum. As a result, they are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils achieve well across the school, and published outcomes compare favourably to national figures. Pupils feel safe at Shincliffe. Attendance figures compare favourably to national figures. Pupils' behaviour is a credit to the entire school community. Instances of bullying or derogatory language are rare. Pupils have confidence that any issues would be dealt with quickly and effectively.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that their ongoing work to enhance the quality of staff-child interactions in early years becomes embedded in routine practice.
- Leaders should ensure greater consistency in how tasks are chosen so that pupils make progress in all lessons.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
195 pupils on roll, with places for 215
Schools near Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 100% met the expected standard |
| St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Bowburn Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Philip Rumbles
- Phone
- 01913843739
- Address
- Beal Walk, High Shincliffe, Shincliffe C of E Primary School, Durham, DH1 2PN
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 114229
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.