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West Cornforth Primary School
Ages 2–11252 pupilsDoes not apply
West Cornforth Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Ferryhill, within the County Durham local authority. The school has around 252 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Ferryhill can view West Cornforth Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Ferryhill (DL17 9HP), West Cornforth Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2-22%
Expected standard (RWM)-22%
England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%
England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake51.8%
Free school meals51.8%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.2%
England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.6%
Attendance93.6%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.7
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Ferryhill
All schools in Ferryhill →Coxhoe Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miCleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy1.2 miStrawberry Lane2.1 miFerryhill Station Primary SchoolGood · 2.0 miBowburn Primary SchoolGood · 2.2 miBroom Cottages Primary & Nursery SchoolGood · 1.6 mi
See the full area report for DL17 9HP →