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Schools · Castle Dene
Schools in the parish of Great Lumley
2 schools in the parish of Great Lumley, plus 6 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the parish of Great Lumley, which includes Castle Dene. There are no separate figures for Castle Dene. What each figure covers
In the area
2
Nearby (5 km)
6
Pupils in area
325
Phases
1
PrimarySecondaryCentre of Castle Dene
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumley Infant and Nursery School | Community school | Good Graded inspection, May 2024 · Read report | 139 | DH3 4JL |
| Lumley Junior School | Community school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Apr 2024 · Read report | 186 | DH3 4JJ |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street Primary | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Oct 2023 · Read report | 216 | 1.9 km |
| Red Rose Primary School Primary | Community school | Good Graded inspection, Nov 2023 · Read report | 294 | 2 km |
| Park View School Secondary | Academy converter | personal development: Goodquality of education: Goodbehaviour and attitudes: Goodleadership and management: Good Inspection, Apr 2025 · Read report | 1631 | 2.1 km |
| Cestria Primary School Primary | Community school | Good Graded inspection, Dec 2019 · Read report | 426 | 2.3 km |
| Barley Mow Primary School Primary | Community school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Feb 2024 · Read report | 155 | 4.6 km |
| Portobello Primary School Primary | Community school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Oct 2023 · Read report | 182 | 4.8 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).