Crossgate Peth, Durham DH1 4QB
10 simple reasons to choose St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Durham
State primary school (voluntary controlled) in Durham.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Durham
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Durham and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 25.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 8% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Durham Johnston School at the end of Year 6.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Christian social morality. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 36% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and orchestra. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2009.
Find another school near St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Durham
Independent Prep Schools
Bow, Durham School (1 mile); The Chorister School (1.2 miles); Durham High School for Girls, Junior House (1.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Godric's Roman Catholic Primary School, Durham (2.1 miles); Shincliffe Church of England Primary School (2.9 miles); Esh Church of England Primary School (4.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Durham School (0.5 miles); Durham High School for Girls (1.9 miles); Argyle House School (12.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (0.8 miles); St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School (1 mile); Framwellgate School Durham (1.9 miles).