Schools in Peterlee, North East (2025)
16 schools · 6,652 students · 9 academy, 7 local authority · median Pupils on roll 303.
Peterlee, in North East, has 16 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 6,652 students. By level there are 12 primary, 4 secondary; by sector 9 academy, 7 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Peterlee's schools is 303, above the North East median of 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
16 of the 16 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is The Academy at Shotton Hall (65.2, top 50% of secondary schools nationally), followed by Easington Academy (64.5, top 50% of secondary schools nationally), and Easington CofE Primary School (60.4, top 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are The Academy at Shotton Hall (1,202 students), St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College (891 students), Easington Academy (769 students).
Ranked schools in Peterlee
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 165The Academy at Shotton HallPeterlee · Academy Secondary52.2 Attainment 8 · 1,202 students
- 265Easington AcademyPeterlee · Academy Secondary51.8 Attainment 8 · 769 students
- 360Easington CofE Primary SchoolPeterlee · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 167 students
- 459Shotton Hall Primary SchoolPeterlee · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 350 students
- 559Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPeterlee · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 191 students
- 653Easington Colliery Primary SchoolPeterlee · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 525 students
- 740St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form CollegePeterlee · Academy Secondary44.5 Attainment 8 · 891 students
- 837Dene House Primary SchoolPeterlee · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 303 students
- 931Yohden Primary SchoolPeterlee · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 182 students
- 1030Howletch Lane Primary SchoolPeterlee · Local authority Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 382 students
- 1125Dene AcademyPeterlee · Academy Secondary41.4 Attainment 8 · 638 students
- 1225Cotsford Primary SchoolPeterlee · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 181 students
- 1316Acre Rigg AcademyPeterlee · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 257 students
- 1411Acre Rigg Infant SchoolPeterlee · Local authority Primary– · 252 students
- 157Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPeterlee · Academy Primary– · 99 students
- 163Seascape Primary SchoolPeterlee · Local authority Primary7% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 263 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Academy at Shotton Hall Peterlee · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 65.2 Top 50% | 52.2 Attainment 8 | 1,202 |
| 2 | Easington Academy Peterlee · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 64.5 Top 50% | 51.8 Attainment 8 | 769 |
| 3 | Easington CofE Primary School Peterlee · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 60.4 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 167 |
| 4 | Shotton Hall Primary School Peterlee · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 59.4 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 350 |
| 5 | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Peterlee · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 58.6 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 191 |
| 6 | Easington Colliery Primary School Peterlee · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 53.0 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 525 |
| 7 | St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Peterlee · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 39.5 Lower 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 891 |
| 8 | Dene House Primary School Peterlee · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 36.9 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 303 |
| 9 | Yohden Primary School Peterlee · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 30.5 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 182 |
| 10 | Howletch Lane Primary School Peterlee · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 29.9 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 382 |
| 11 | Dene Academy Peterlee · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 25.2 Lower 50% | 41.4 Attainment 8 | 638 |
| 12 | Cotsford Primary School Peterlee · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 24.6 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 181 |
| 13 | Acre Rigg Academy Peterlee · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 16.3 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 257 |
| 14 | Acre Rigg Infant School Peterlee · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Local authority | 10.6 Lower 50% | – | 252 |
| 15 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Peterlee · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 7.3 Lower 50% | – | 99 |
| 16 | Seascape Primary School Peterlee · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 3.1 Lower 50% | 7% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 263 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Peterlee side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Peterlee?
The Academy at Shotton Hall is the highest-ranked school in Peterlee with a Success Index (England) of 65.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary schools in England).
How many schools are in Peterlee?
Peterlee has 16 schools (4 secondary, 12 primary) educating 6,652 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Peterlee?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Peterlee is 303. Number of pupils in the latest school census.