How many pupils does Hamsterley Primary School have?

Hamsterley Primary School has 31 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Where is Hamsterley Primary School?

Hamsterley Primary School is located at Hamsterley Primary School, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3QF.

Hamsterley Primary School

Hamsterley Primary School, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3QF

Not rated

Inspected 8 July 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Hamsterley Primary School

Hamsterley Primary School is a community school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 31 pupils on roll. 16.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: County Durham →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 31 / 49 (63%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 July 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

16.7%

Free school meals

EAL

3.2%

SEN support

12.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

4.5%

Overall absence

14.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

15.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

2.85

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£14,190

Spend per pupil

£13,654

Income per pupil

46%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Hamsterley Primary School, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3QF
Phone: 01388488279
Headteacher: Sarah Hodgkinson and Richard Sains (Co Executive Headteachers)
Website: www.hamsterley.durham.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hamsterley Primary School?: Hamsterley Primary School is a community school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Hamsterley Primary School have?: Hamsterley Primary School has 31 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Where is Hamsterley Primary School?: Hamsterley Primary School is located at Hamsterley Primary School, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3QF.

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