Nettlesworth Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Chester le Street, North East DH2 3PF · County Durham
#202 of 811 primary schools in North East
#4032 of 15,697 nationally
About Nettlesworth Primary School
Nettlesworth Primary School is a local authority primary school located in Chester le Street, in the County Durham local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 105 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 69.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 202nd of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 105; capacity filled 89.7%.
There are 21 schools in Chester le Street; Nettlesworth Primary School ranks 6th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)80%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)30.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Nettlesworth Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 105
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 30.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 89.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 80%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Nettlesworth Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
97 students · 1.8 km away
Sacriston Academy
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
190 students · 1.9 km away
Edmondsley Primary Academy
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
163 students · 2.5 km away
Hermitage Academy
Chester le Street · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
881 students · 3.0 km away
Witton Gilbert Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students · 3.1 km away
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
212 students · 3.1 km away
Framwellgate School Durham
Durham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,204 students · 3.2 km away
Framwellgate Moor Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
375 students · 3.2 km away
Newker Primary School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
340 students · 3.3 km away
Red Rose Primary School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
294 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Bearpark Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
105 students
Seghill First School
Cramlington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
105 students
Glendale Primary School (Prev. Wooler First School)
Wooler · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
107 students
Hipsburn Primary School
Alnwick · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
102 students
Felton Church of England Primary School
Morpeth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
102 students
East Rainton Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
101 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Nettlesworth Primary School a good school?
Nettlesworth Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 69.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #202 of 811 in North East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Nettlesworth Primary School rank in North East?
Nettlesworth Primary School ranks #202 of 811 primary schools in North East and #4032 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nettlesworth Primary School?
Nettlesworth Primary School had 105 students in 2025.
Is Nettlesworth Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Nettlesworth Primary School is classified as a primary school covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Nettlesworth Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nettlesworth Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.