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West Rainton Primary School

West Rainton, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6RN

Community school for ages 2–11 in Houghton le Spring. Mixed intake.

West Rainton Primary School is a community primary school in Houghton le Spring, County Durham, for boys and girls aged 2 to 11. It has nursery classes, serves around 143 children, and Ofsted rated it Good at its last full inspection in December 2017, an older outcome.

The school says it opened in 1927 in the village of West Rainton and describes itself as a safe, inclusive community where "we thrive where we belong". It highlights a rich curriculum, extra-curricular opportunities in the arts, sport, sciences, technology and careers, plus breakfast and after-school care.

Ages 2–11 · Primary
143 pupils · On roll
Community school · Mixed

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