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Finchale Primary School

Finchale Primary School, Durham
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Finchale Primary School

Canterbury Road, Newton Hall, Durham, DH1 5XT

A Good-rated primary school in Durham where 78% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community school
Pupils
213
Ages
4-11
FSM
3.8%
Capacity
210
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2015

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
91.0%
Writing
81.0%
Maths
84.0%
RWM Combined
78.0%

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About Finchale Primary School

Finchale Primary School is a primary school in Durham, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 59 responses), 97% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 78% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 213 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Canterbury Road, Durham, DH1 5XT | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Nov 2019 — School remains Good
  3. Jan 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Finchale Primary School

What is Finchale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Finchale Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What do parents say about Finchale Primary School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 59 responses): 97% of parents would recommend Finchale Primary School.
What are Finchale Primary School's latest exam results?
Finchale Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 78% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Finchale Primary School located?
Finchale Primary School is a primary school in Durham, County Durham (DH1 5XT).
How many pupils attend Finchale Primary School?
Finchale Primary School has around 213 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Finchale Primary School with other schools?
View Finchale Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in County Durham.