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Ouston Primary School

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Ouston Primary School

Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, DH2 1RQ

A Good-rated primary school in Chester le Street where 54% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils
249
Ages
3-11
FSM
15.0%
Capacity
280
Ofsted
Good
May 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
73.0%
Writing
62.0%
Maths
62.0%
RWM Combined
54.0%

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About Ouston Primary School

Ouston Primary School is a primary school in Chester le Street, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 54% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 249 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Arisaig, Chester le Street, DH2 1RQ | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Sept 2017 — Good (predecessor: Ouston Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ouston Primary School

What is Ouston Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ouston Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Ouston Primary School's latest exam results?
Ouston Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 54% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ouston Primary School located?
Ouston Primary School is a primary school in Chester le Street, County Durham (DH2 1RQ).
How many pupils attend Ouston Primary School?
Ouston Primary School has around 249 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ouston Primary School with other schools?
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