Compare Ferryhill Station Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School and West Cornforth Primary School

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Ferryhill Station Primary School (Primary) in Ferryhill; St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Ferryhill; West Cornforth Primary School (Primary) in Ferryhill — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ferryhill Station Primary School, St Michael's Church of England Primary School and West Cornforth Primary School. They are primary phase and community school and academy converter type located around Ferryhill, County Durham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Michael's Church of England Primary School), published Oct 2017. The lowest is 2 (Ferryhill Station Primary School), published Nov 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Ferryhill Station Primary School (Nov 2022). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 450, typical FSM 35–40%, range 10–15%–55–60%; all within the ONE EXCELLENCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Ferryhill Station Primary School DL17 0DB	St Michael's Church of England Primary School DL17 9AL	West Cornforth Primary School DL17 9HP
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school
Location	Ferryhill County Durham DL17 0DB	Ferryhill County Durham DL17 9AL	Ferryhill County Durham DL17 9HP
Latest Ofsted	2 17 Nov 2022	1 11 Oct 2017	1 11 Dec 2018
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	115	120	186
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	County Durham (840)	ONE EXCELLENCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	County Durham (840)
Website	www.ferryhillstationschool.co.uk	www.stmichaelscofe.org.uk	www.westcornforth.durham.sch.uk
Telephone	01740651291	01740651482	01740654315
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Ferryhill Station Primary School

DL17 0DB

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Ferryhill
County Durham
DL17 0DB
Ofsted: 2 17 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: County Durham (840)
Website: www.ferryhillstationschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01740651291

St Michael's Church of England Primary School

DL17 9AL

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Ferryhill
County Durham
DL17 9AL
Ofsted: 1 11 Oct 2017
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ONE EXCELLENCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.stmichaelscofe.org.uk
Telephone: 01740651482

West Cornforth Primary School

DL17 9HP

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Ferryhill
County Durham
DL17 9HP
Ofsted: 1 11 Dec 2018
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: County Durham (840)
Website: www.westcornforth.durham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01740654315

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

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.