Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School

How places are decided at Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in December 2025, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School?

Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School has 260 pupils on roll.

What ages does Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School take?

Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School admits pupils aged 0 to 11.

Where is Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School located?

Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School is located in Chester le Street, DH2 2JT, County Durham.

How do I apply to Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School?

Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School?

When Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are ‘looked after’ or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence/child arrangement, or special guardianship order* including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted. A looked after child is a child who is, at the time of making an application to a school, (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989); 2. Exceptional medical or psychological grounds — Medical Reasons Children with very exceptional medical factors directly related to school placement; 3. Sibling link — Sibling Links Children who have a sibling** already attending the school and who is expected to be on roll at the school at the time of admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.1% of pupils at Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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