Open Other Primary Mixed

Ouston Primary School

Arisaig, Chester le Street, DH2 1RQ
Part of: JIGSAW LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Ouston Primary School
Chester le Street, DH2 1RQ
249 Pupils
280 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
15.00% FSM %
126 Boys
123 Girls
About Ouston Primary School

Ouston Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in County Durham, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 249 pupils on roll. School capacity: 280. Current headteacher: L Lavelle.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with County Durham or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency North Durham
Ward Pelton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor JIGSAW LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-02-2018
UKPRN 10065314
URN 144658
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs KATHRYN BARRASS Chair of Local Governing Body 16/02/2022 15/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kathryn Barrass Chair of Local Governing Body 16/02/2026 16/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr PHILIP BARRASS Local Governor 16/02/2022 15/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Neil Bell Local Governor 01/01/2022 31/12/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Neil Bell Local Governor 01/01/2026 31/12/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs SUZANNE BUTLER Local Governor 16/02/2022 15/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Suzanne Butler Local Governor 16/02/2026 15/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs JUNE LEE Local Governor 19/10/2022 18/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Stacey Lockey Local Governor 07/10/2025 06/10/2029 Elected by parents
Anne Pattison Local Governor 13/05/2024 12/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ashley Thomas Local Governor 16/02/2026 15/02/2030 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs JOANNE WISE Local Governor 16/02/2022 15/02/2026 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
0.32 km • Chester le Street
Other
Pelton Community Primary School
1.14 km • Chester le Street
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
2.05 km • Chester le Street
Other
Barley Mow Primary School
2.1 km • Chester le Street
Other
Portobello Primary School
2.29 km • Chester le Street
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
2.3 km • Chester le Street
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Ouston Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Chester le Street, County Durham.
Ouston Primary School has 249 pupils, with a capacity of 280.
Ouston Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Ouston Primary School is Mrs L Lavelle.
Ouston Primary School is at Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, DH2 1RQ, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Ouston Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Ouston Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs L Lavelle
Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, DH2 1RQ
01914102599
www.oustonprimary.durham.sch.uk
Location
DH2 1RQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144658
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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