Welcome to St John's Chapel Primary School. We are a small 2 class primary school with pre-school provision for children aged two and over, located in Upper Weardale in the North Pennines.
We federated with Hamsterley and Wearhead Schools in September 2023 to become the Durham Dales Federation and work closely with our partner schools to provide an exciting, broad and balanced curriculum for our pupils. Team work, collaborative and outdoor learning are key elements of our federation ethos.
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'Pupils benefit from the highly nurturing and welcoming environment in school. Their individual talents and uniqueness are celebrated'.
'Parents are overwhelmingly happy with the education and support that their children receive.'
'Staff are well trained to teach children how to read. The rigorous approach to reading means that children learn to read with fluency and confidence.'
'Children make a great start in the early years. Children benefit from the ambitious learning environment. Staff have clearly considered the learning that underpins all activities.'
'The mixed-age classes and shared playground area facilitate nurturing friendships. Pupils discuss the various ways that they can include each other in games and activities. Bullying is not an issue. Pupils are confident that they can share worries and concerns with teachers.'