Schools in Chester le Street, North East (2025)
21 schools · 8,008 students · 12 local authority, 9 academy · median Pupils on roll 260.
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Ranked schools in Chester le Street
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 186Red Rose Primary SchoolChester le Street · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 294 students
- 279Cestria Primary SchoolChester le Street · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 426 students
- 379St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-StreetChester le Street · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
- 474St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, BirtleyChester le Street · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 105 students
- 570Lumley Junior SchoolChester le Street · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 186 students
- 669Nettlesworth Primary SchoolChester le Street · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 105 students
- 765Portobello Primary SchoolChester le Street · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 182 students
- 862St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, BirtleyChester le Street · Academy Primary– · 68 students
- 958Bullion Lane Primary SchoolChester le Street · Local authority Primary94% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 292 students
- 1055Lumley Infant and Nursery SchoolChester le Street · Local authority Primary– · 139 students
- 1154Lord Lawson of Beamish AcademyChester le Street · Academy Secondary46.6 Attainment 8 · 1,334 students
- 1254Hermitage AcademyChester le Street · Academy Secondary49.1 Attainment 8 · 881 students
- 1353Newker Primary SchoolChester le Street · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 340 students
- 1453Ouston Primary SchoolChester le Street · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 259 students
- 1552Park View SchoolChester le Street · Academy Secondary46.4 Attainment 8 · 1,631 students
- 1649Roseberry Primary and Nursery SchoolChester le Street · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 266 students
- 1748Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolChester le Street · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 260 students
- 1847St Benet's Catholic Primary School, OustonChester le Street · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 217 students
- 1935Ravensworth Terrace Primary SchoolChester le Street · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 362 students
- 2028Pelton Community Primary SchoolChester le Street · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 290 students
- 2126Barley Mow Primary SchoolChester le Street · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 155 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Rose Primary School Chester le Street · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 85.5 Top 10% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 294 |
| 2 | Cestria Primary School Chester le Street · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 79.1 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 426 |
| 3 | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street Chester le Street · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 78.8 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 4 | St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley Chester le Street · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 73.8 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 105 |
| 5 | Lumley Junior School Chester le Street · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 70.4 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 186 |
| 6 | Nettlesworth Primary School Chester le Street · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 69.3 Top 50% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 105 |
| 7 | Portobello Primary School Chester le Street · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 64.6 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 182 |
| 8 | St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley Chester le Street · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 62.2 Top 50% | – | 68 |
| 9 | Bullion Lane Primary School Chester le Street · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 58.0 Top 50% | 94% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 292 |
| 10 | Lumley Infant and Nursery School Chester le Street · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Local authority | 55.4 Top 50% | – | 139 |
| 11 | Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Chester le Street · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 54.3 Top 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 1,334 |
| 12 | Hermitage Academy Chester le Street · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 54.2 Top 50% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 881 |
| 13 | Newker Primary School Chester le Street · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 52.9 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 340 |
| 14 | Ouston Primary School Chester le Street · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 52.7 Top 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 259 |
| 15 | Park View School Chester le Street · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 52.1 Top 50% | 46.4 Attainment 8 | 1,631 |
| 16 | Roseberry Primary and Nursery School Chester le Street · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 49.2 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 266 |
| 17 | Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Chester le Street · Primary · Ages 0–11 | Local authority | 47.5 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 260 |
| 18 | St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston Chester le Street · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 47.4 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 217 |
| 19 | Ravensworth Terrace Primary School Chester le Street · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 35.4 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 362 |
| 20 | Pelton Community Primary School Chester le Street · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 27.6 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 290 |
| 21 | Barley Mow Primary School Chester le Street · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 26.4 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 155 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Chester le Street?
Red Rose Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Chester le Street with a Success Index (England) of 85.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Chester le Street?
Chester le Street has 21 schools (18 primary, 3 secondary) educating 8,008 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Chester le Street?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Chester le Street is 260. Number of pupils in the latest school census.