Crossgate Peth, Durham DH1 4QB
10 reasons to choose St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Durham
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St Margaret’s Church of England Primary School, Durham has a Schoolsmith Score® of 72. It is one of the best state primary schools in Durham and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles.
School fundamentals
St Margaret’s Church of England Primary School, Durham is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 4 and 11 years. It is a Church of England voluntary controlled faith school. The school was also rated as Good by Ofsted in its last (2022) inspection. Reception places are usually oversubscribed every year, on first preference.
Average class size
St Margaret’s Church of England Primary School, Durham has two classes per year, and an average class size of 29 pupils.
Exam results and leavers' destinations
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that St Margaret’s Church of England Primary School, Durham ranks in the top 8% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 36% of schools. Most pupils go on to Durham Johnston School at the end of Year 6.
The St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Durham curriculum
School curriculum emphasises Christian social morality and also includes PSHE, French. There is topic-based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers, Forest School for all year groups and residential trips from Year 5.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for sport.
Sport at St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Durham
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Durham
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and orchestra. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
Out of school hours care from 7.30am to 6.00pm.
Find another school near St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Durham
The Chorister School (1.2 miles); Durham High Prep School (1.9 miles).
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).
Durham School (0.5 miles); Durham High School (1.9 miles); Argyle House Senior School (12.7 miles).
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (0.8 miles); St Leonard’s Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School (1 mile); Framwellgate School Durham (1.9 miles).