Best 3 Primary schools in Spennymoor – comparison

Comparison of primary schools: Kirk Merrington Primary School (Primary) in Spennymoor; Springmoor Grange School (Primary) in Spennymoor; King Street Primary School (Primary) in Spennymoor — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Kirk Merrington Primary School, Springmoor Grange School and King Street Primary School. They are primary phase and community school type located around Spennymoor, County Durham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Kirk Merrington Primary School), published Apr 2024. The lowest is 2 (Springmoor Grange School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Springmoor Grange School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 800, typical FSM 20–25%, range 10–15%–40–45%; all under County Durham local authority.

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Phase / Type
Primary • Community school
Location
Spennymoor
County Durham
DL16 7JB
Ofsted
1 24 Apr 2024
Pupils
≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
County Durham (840)
Website
www.kirkmerrington.durham.sch.uk
Telephone
01388816230
Phase / Type
Primary • Community school
Location
Spennymoor
County Durham
DL16 6SQ
Ofsted
2 4 Jul 2024
Pupils
≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
County Durham (840)
Website
springmoor.uk
Telephone
01388814860
Phase / Type
Primary • Community school
Location
Spennymoor
County Durham
DL16 6RA
Ofsted
2 13 Mar 2024
Pupils
≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
County Durham (840)
Website
www.kingstreet.durham.sch.uk
Telephone
01388816078
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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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