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St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Primary school in Durham. Report card, Feb 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected.

Latest inspection: report card, area by area

Inspected 17 February 2026, report published 26 April 2026.

Grades for each area
AreaGradeAcross England
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard62% of schools with a report card got this
AchievementExpected standard54% of schools with a report card got this
Attendance and behaviourStrong standard30% of schools with a report card got this
Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard55% of schools with a report card got this
InclusionExpected standard55% of schools with a report card got this
Leadership and governanceExpected standard62% of schools with a report card got this
Early yearsStrong standard26% of schools with a report card got this
SafeguardingMetMeets the standards for keeping children safe

What these grades mean

Strong standard
Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
Expected standard
Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.

Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.

Next inspection: around February 2030

The last inspection was in February 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.

An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.

Nearby primary schools

  1. 0.4 milesNeville's Cross Primary School and Nursery

    Primary, Durham

    Good (Jun 2024)

  2. 0.6 milesSt Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School

    Primary, Durham

    School remains Good (Sep 2022)

  3. 1.3 milesLangley Moor Primary School

    Primary, Durham

    Report card, Jun 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected

  4. 1.5 milesLaurel Avenue Community Primary School

    Primary, Durham

    Good (Feb 2024)

  5. 1.6 milesSt Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor

    Primary, Durham

    No overall grade. Quality of education good (Jun 2025)

Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.