Schools in Spennymoor
12 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 (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitworth Park Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (8)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Merrington Primary School Community school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| King Street Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| North Park Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2019) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Springmoor Grange School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Byers Green Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Tudhoe Colliery Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Secondary School Community special school | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–19 | — |
| Tudhoe Moor Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 0–5 | — |
| The Meadows Academy Academy special converter | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | — |
“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.