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Howletch Lane Primary School

Pennine Drive, County Durham, Peterlee, SR8 2NQ

Community school

Pupils

380

Ages

2-11

FSM

37.5%

Capacity

399

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

58.0%

Writing

65.0%

Maths

56.0%

RWM Combined

44.0%

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About Howletch Lane Primary School

Howletch Lane Primary School is a primary school in Peterlee, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 44% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 380 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Pennine Drive, Peterlee, SR8 2NQ | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Howletch Lane Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Jun 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Jan 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Howletch Lane Primary School

What is Howletch Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Howletch Lane Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.

What are Howletch Lane Primary School's latest exam results?

Howletch Lane Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 44% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Howletch Lane Primary School located?

Howletch Lane Primary School is a primary school in Peterlee, County Durham (SR8 2NQ).

How many pupils attend Howletch Lane Primary School?

Howletch Lane Primary School has around 380 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Howletch Lane Primary School with other schools?

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