West Rainton Primary School
Community school
Houghton le Spring, DH4 6RN
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 27% in England
42 of 170 in County Durham
Pupils
148
First preferences per place
0.94
2026/27
Absence
5.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 63% | 76% | 76% | |
| Higher standard | 11% | 12% | 0% | |
| Reading | 81% | 82% | 94% | |
| Writing | 81% | 88% | 82% | |
| Maths | 67% | 82% | 76% |
Nearby primary schools
- East Rainton Primary School · 1.3 mi · No rating · Top 20% in England
- Pittington Primary School · 1.7 mi · No rating · Top 19% in England
- Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School · 1.7 mi · Good · Top 39% in England
- St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont · 2.0 mi · Good · Top 38% in England
- Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School · 2.0 mi · Report card · Top 23% in England
- Dubmire Primary · 2.1 mi · Not judged · Top 36% in England
The neighbourhood
West Rainton Primary School is in Sherburn & West Rainton (typical home £165,000, crime high).
What is West Rainton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Rainton Primary School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does West Rainton Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, West Rainton Primary School is in the top 27% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.