Springmoor Grange School
Durham Road, Spennymoor, DL16 6SQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Springmoor Grange School is a primary school in Spennymoor for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 5th of 8 primary schools in Spennymoor. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 June 2024, report published 4 July 2024
- 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 11 June 2024
Pupils at Ox Close Primary School are happy and safe. They are nurtured by caring staff. The school has high expectations of pupils. Pupils know what the expectations are and they rise to them. Lessons are calm and productive. Pupils are extremely polite and very courteous. They have a clear understanding of the school's 'ENRICHED' values. On the rare occasion that bullying happens, the school responds effectively. Relationships between pupils and staff are warm and trusting. The school is aspirational for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are encouraged to be 'the best that they can be'. Pupils, especially disadvantaged pupils, are supported well. The proportion of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics in national tests in 2023 is in line with the national average. Pupils learn about different careers. They have recently enjoyed visits from the fire brigade, paramedics and members of the armed forces. Pupils enjoy a range of ways to contribute to school life. They take on the role of play leaders to support younger children at playtime and they can be members of the student leadership team. Pupils visit care homes and litter pick in the local community.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum and the way it is implemented does not always allow pupils to explore some subjects in as much depth as they are capable of. This limits the progress some pupils make, including in the early years. The school should ensure that the curriculum and the way it is implemented allows pupils, especially the most able, to learn in greater depth.
- In some foundation subjects that are taught in mixed-aged classes, it is not always clear what different-aged pupils should know and be able to do. This means that the curriculum is not meeting the needs of some pupils. The school should further refine its foundation curriculum to ensure that there is greater precision in planning for mixed-aged classes so that it meets all pupils' needs.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
415 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Springmoor Grange School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| King Street Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| North Park Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Tudhoe Colliery Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 72% 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 Anna Bowden
- Phone
- 01388814860
- Address
- Durham Road, Spennymoor, DL16 6SQ
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 114091
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.