Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
Community school
Durham, DH1 2EY
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 13% in England
149 of 170 in County Durham
Pupils
114
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
7.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 38% | 44% | 60% | |
| Higher standard | 0% | 6% | 0% | |
| Reading | 44% | 75% | 80% | |
| Writing | 69% | 50% | 70% | |
| Maths | 81% | 88% | 70% |
Nearby primary schools
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate · 0.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 43% in England
- St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham · 0.3 mi · No rating
- Durham Gilesgate Primary School · 0.5 mi · Good · Bottom 19% in England
- St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School · 0.9 mi · No rating · Top 11% in England
- Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School · 1.1 mi · Report card · Top 23% in England
- St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont · 1.2 mi · Good · Top 38% in England
Best primary schools in Durham · Best primary schools in County Durham
The neighbourhood
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School is in Gilesgate & Old Durham (typical home £256,500, crime very high).
What is Laurel Avenue Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Laurel Avenue Community Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Laurel Avenue Community Primary School is in the bottom 13% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.