Kirk Merrington Primary School
Community school
Spennymoor, DL16 7JB
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 14% in England
22 of 170 in County Durham
Pupils
180
First preferences per place
1.44
2026/27
Absence
3.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 83% | 71% | 83% | |
| Higher standard | 6% | 12% | 6% | |
| Reading | 94% | 94% | 94% | |
| Writing | 94% | 71% | 83% | |
| Maths | 89% | 82% | 89% |
Nearby primary schools
- Middlestone Moor Academy · 1.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 39% in England
- Victoria Lane Academy · 1.5 mi · Good · Bottom 41% in England
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon · 1.5 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 24% in England
- Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy · 1.6 mi · Good · Top 30% in England
- Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School · 1.7 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 47% in England
- North Park Primary School · 1.8 mi · Good · Bottom 6% in England
The neighbourhood
Kirk Merrington Primary School is in Spennymoor West (typical home £145,000, crime very high).
What is Kirk Merrington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kirk Merrington Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Kirk Merrington Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Kirk Merrington Primary School is in the top 14% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.