Easington Colliery Primary School

About Easington Colliery Primary School

Easington Colliery Primary School is a community school in Peterlee, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 532 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 40.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

County Durham →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

532 / 567 (94%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 September 2023

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 3 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

Whickham Street, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3DJ

Phone

01915270293

Headteacher

Rachel Francis

Website

http://www.ecps.org.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Easington Colliery Primary School?

Easington Colliery Primary School is a community school in Peterlee, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Easington Colliery Primary School have?

Easington Colliery Primary School has 532 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Easington Colliery Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Easington Colliery Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023).

How does Easington Colliery Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

72% of pupils at Easington Colliery Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Easington Colliery Primary School?

Easington Colliery Primary School is located at Whickham Street, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3DJ.