Kirk Merrington Primary School

About Kirk Merrington Primary School

Kirk Merrington Primary School is a community school in Spennymoor, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 172 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.7% 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

172 / 172 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

5 March 2024

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

South View, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7JB

Phone

01388816230

Headteacher

Nicola Murray

Website

www.kirkmerrington.durham.sch.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Kirk Merrington Primary School?

Kirk Merrington Primary School is a community school in Spennymoor, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Kirk Merrington Primary School have?

Kirk Merrington Primary School has 172 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Kirk Merrington Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Kirk Merrington Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024).

How does Kirk Merrington Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

83% of pupils at Kirk Merrington Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Kirk Merrington Primary School?

Kirk Merrington Primary School is located at South View, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7JB.