The school is much smaller than the average sized primary school. Pupils are taught in four classes from the Reception Year to Year 6, including three mixed-aged classes. Almost all pupils are from White British backgrounds. All pupils speak English as their first language. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is well above average. These are pupils supported by the pupil premium which is funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and children looked after by the local authority. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs is above average. The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress in reading, writing and mathematics. The school shares its site, buildings and some staff with Howden-Le-Wear Pre-School. This is a private nursery run by the governing body of the school and which is inspected separately by Ofsted.