Pelton Community Primary School

About Pelton Community Primary School

Pelton Community Primary School is an academy converter in Chester le Street, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 309 pupils on roll. It is part of CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

County Durham →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

309 / 384 (80%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

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

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

Ouston Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1EZ

Phone

01913700260

Headteacher

Karen Telfer

Website

https://www.peltonps.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Pelton Community Primary School?

Pelton Community Primary School is an academy converter in Chester le Street, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Pelton Community Primary School have?

Pelton Community Primary School has 309 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Pelton Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

48% of pupils at Pelton Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Pelton Community Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Pelton Community Primary School is part of CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Pelton Community Primary School?

Pelton Community Primary School is located at Ouston Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1EZ.