Schools in Peterlee
20 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (4)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Academy at Shotton Hall Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Dene Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Easington Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (12)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easington CofE Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Acre Rigg Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Acre Rigg Infant School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 2–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Cotsford Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Dene House Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Easington Colliery Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Yohden Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Seascape Primary School Community school | Most areas: Urgent improvement (2026) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Howletch Lane Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Shotton Hall Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (4)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Outstanding — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–5 | — |
| Rosemary Lane Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Outstanding — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–5 | — |
| Endeavour Academy Durham Free schools alternative provision | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 14–19 | — |
| East Durham College Further education | No Ofsted rating | 14+ | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.