St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Crossgate Peth, Durham, DH1 4QBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Margaret's Church of England 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 3rd of 42 primary schools in Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in February 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 17 February 2026, report published 26 April 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
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Strong standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 February 2026
Pupils are well known, highly valued and positively challenged to 'let their light shine' as part of the community at St Margaret’s. They enjoy coming to school and attendance is high. Pupils relish the time they spend learning, as well as social times with friends. They show great self-discipline and very high levels of respect for others. When pupils find it difficult to meet the school’s very high expectations, staff provide the support they need to improve. Positive relationships contribute to a very welcoming and inclusive school culture, where pupils proactively look out for one another. Achievement in assessments at the end of key stage 2 is very high. Pupils progress well through the curriculum, particularly in reading and mathematics. Teaching builds carefully on what pupils already know, helping them grasp more complex ideas. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from proactive help that enables them to access the full curriculum. Parents, carers and pupils appreciate the support that staff offer. Pupils are well prepared to move on to their next stage, with children in the early years being particularly ready for the ambition of key stage 1. Pupils feel safe and cared for at school. They know which staff to speak with if they have any worries. Pupils speak to staff who listen to their concerns. They trust staff to resolve issues that arise. Staff take pupils' concerns seriously and bullying is rare. The school provides a high-quality personal development programme. The programme supports pupils to look after their physical and mental health. Pupils learn how to stay safe in their community, including how to protect themselves online. Children in the early years have rich and impactful opportunities to understand themselves and the world around them. They develop a well-founded confidence and secure foundations for learning.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should further embed consistent teaching of the wider curriculum, with a focus on enabling pupils to produce high-quality work in all foundation subjects so that they achieve well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
55 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
397 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Langley Moor Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
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
- Mrs Alice Hassall
- Phone
- 01913847331
- Address
- Crossgate Peth, Durham, DH1 4QB
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 114230
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.