What is Chilton Academy's Ofsted rating?

Chilton Academy was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/10/2022. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Chilton Academy a primary or secondary school?

Chilton Academy is a primary school in Ferryhill, for ages 3–11.

Where is Chilton Academy?

Chilton Academy is in Ferryhill, DL17 0PT (County Durham local authority).

How many pupils attend Chilton Academy?

Chilton Academy has around 283 pupils on roll.

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Chilton Academy

Goodgraded 13/10/2022Ages 3–11283 pupilsDoes not apply

Ferryhill, DL17 0PT

County Durham

Chilton Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ferryhill, within the County Durham local authority. The school has around 283 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/10/2022, Chilton Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Ferryhill can view Chilton Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Ferryhill (DL17 0PT), Chilton Academy 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.

Attendance & staffing

Attendance90.4%England avg 94.5%

Persistent absence26.6%England avg 14.3%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals31.8%England avg 24.0%

English not first language3.4%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2

Expected standard (RWM)-27%England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval