Primary school

Butterknowle Primary School

  • Community School
  • ages 3–11
  • Mixed
  • Durham
  • DL13 5PB
Ofsted report card · inspected Feb 2026

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Results · 2024/25

Ranked 14,704 of 15,057 primaries in England · top 98%

Top % in England, by year
2016/17: top 26%26%2023/24: top 99%2024/25: top 98%No exams

Against North East

Expected standard, RWM29% · North East 67%Small cohort: 7 pupils in 2024/25 (under 30)
Higher standard, RWM0% · North East 8%Small cohort: 7 pupils in 2024/25 (under 30)
Reading score97 · North East 105Small cohort: 7 pupils in 2024/25 (under 30)
Maths score98 · North East 105Small cohort: 7 pupils in 2024/25 (under 30)
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No exams 2019/20–21Not published 2018/19, 2021/22Withheld 2015/16, 2017/18, 2022/23

Expected standard, RWM
2015/16: withheld (2 pupils)2016/17: 73% · 11 pupils · North East 68%2017/18: withheld (4 pupils)2022/23: withheld (5 pupils)2023/24: 22% · 9 pupils · North East 64%2024/25: 29% · 7 pupils · North East 67%73%22%No exams
Higher standard, RWM
2015/16: withheld (2 pupils)2016/17: 18% · 11 pupils · North East 7%2017/18: withheld (4 pupils)2022/23: withheld (5 pupils)2023/24: 0% · 9 pupils · North East 6%2024/25: 0% · 7 pupils · North East 8%18%0%No exams
Reading score
2015/16: withheld (2 pupils)2016/17: 109 · 11 pupils · North East 1042017/18: withheld (4 pupils)2022/23: withheld (5 pupils)2023/24: 99 · 9 pupils · North East 1052024/25: 97 · 7 pupils · North East 10510997No exams
Maths score
2015/16: withheld (2 pupils)2016/17: 106 · 11 pupils · North East 1052017/18: withheld (4 pupils)2022/23: withheld (5 pupils)2023/24: 97 · 9 pupils · North East 1042024/25: 98 · 7 pupils · North East 10510697No exams

Getting in · 2026

First-choice families who got in100.0%
3 of 3 who put it first2014 · 100.0%2026 · 100.0%
By preference
ChoiceAppliedOffered
1st33
2nd20
3rd10

No last distance offered published

Inspections · 2006–2026

  • InclusionExpected
  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected
  • Leadership and governanceExpected
  • Early yearsExpected
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected
  • SafeguardingMet
  1. 2006Satisfactory
  2. 2009Satisfactory
  3. 2012Satisfactory
  4. 2013Good
  5. 2018Remains Good
  6. 2023Requires improvement
  7. 2026Lowest Needs attention

Pupils · 2024/25

On roll · Jan 202654
Free school meals (past 6 years)26.0%
First language not English0.0%
SEN support20.0%
EHC plan2.0%
Absence (sessions missed)4.4%
Persistently absent pupils6.8%

Girls 54%Boys 46%

64.3% full · 84 places

Parent View

As at 6 Apr 2026 · 18 responses (36% of pupils)

  • My child is happy at this school100% agree
  • My child feels safe at this school94.4% agree
  • The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved94.4% agree
  • Has your child been bullied at this school?11.1% yes
  • When the bullying took place the school dealt with it quickly and effectively · asked only of the 11.1% who said Yes above0% agree
  • Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities?16.7% yes
  • The school gives them the support they need to succeed · asked only of the 16.7% who said Yes above66.7% agree
  • The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know83.3% agree
  • When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly · 16.7% had no concerns to raise73.3% agree
  • When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart83.3% agree
  • The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well83.3% agree
  • Would you recommend this school to another parent?83.3% yes
  • Your overall view of the school77.8% positive

Workforce · 2025/26

Pupils per teacher17.4
Pupils per adult9.4
  • Classroom teachers 2.1
  • Leadership 1
  • Teaching assistants 2.6
  • Other support 1.9

Teachers 3.1 FTE · Whole workforce 7.7 · 13 people

Financials · 2025/26

Income per pupil£10,138
Spend per pupil£10,565
Staff spend per pupil£8,131
Reserve per pupil£1,237
  • +£66,804revenue reserve
  • −£23,048in-year balance

Grants £9,802 · self-generated £349 · premises £626 per pupil