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Acre Rigg Academy

Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, SR8 2DU

A Good-rated primary school in Peterlee where 47% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

256

Ages

7-11

FSM

58.2%

Capacity

268

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2018

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

61.0%

Writing

70.0%

Maths

59.0%

RWM Combined

47.0%

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About Acre Rigg Academy

Acre Rigg Academy is a primary school in Peterlee, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 47% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 256 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, SR8 2DU | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Acre Rigg Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2023 — School remains Good
Mar 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Acre Rigg Academy

What is Acre Rigg Academy's Ofsted rating?

Acre Rigg Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.

What are Acre Rigg Academy's latest exam results?

Acre Rigg Academy: KS2 2024/25: 47% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Acre Rigg Academy located?

Acre Rigg Academy is a primary school in Peterlee, County Durham (SR8 2DU).

How many pupils attend Acre Rigg Academy?

Acre Rigg Academy has around 256 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Acre Rigg Academy with other schools?

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