Durham Newton Hall Infants' School is a mainstream primary school in Durham, County Durham, for children aged 3 to 7. In January 2026, 10 of its 110 pupils (9.1%) were getting SEN support and 1 (0.9%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–7
- 110 pupils
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in County Durham.
9.1% get SEN support
10 of 110 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
0.9% have an EHC plan
1 of 110 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Moderate learning difficulty7
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 110 (places for 180)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lynne Frazer (Acting Headteacher)
- Free school meals
- 10.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- County Durham
- School reference (URN)
- 114134
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask County Durham council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Graded by area, October 2024; school remains Good (November 2019)
Inspected in October 2024. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, November 2019).
Contact and getting there
Langley Road, Newton Hall, Durham, DH1 5LP
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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The school’s details, its SEN figures and the questions to ask the SENCO, in your inbox.
Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Durham Trinity School & Sports College Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- Durham Gilesgate Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.4 miles
- Belmont Community School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 2.2 miles
- Elemore Hall School Special school · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 4.8 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School Primary · Ages 7–11 · SEN support 6.1%, EHC plans 1.4% 0.0 miles
- St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 7.5%, EHC plans 1.9% 0.2 miles
- Framwellgate School Durham Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 7.5%, EHC plans 3.7% 0.4 miles
All mainstream schools in County Durham SEND schools in County Durham
Questions about Durham Newton Hall Infants' School
How many pupils at Durham Newton Hall Infants' School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 10 of the 110 pupils (9.1%) were getting SEN support and 1 (0.9%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Durham Newton Hall Infants' School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are moderate learning difficulties (7 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Durham Newton Hall Infants' School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Durham Newton Hall Infants' School?
Through County Durham council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Durham Newton Hall Infants' School?
You can ask for Durham Newton Hall Infants' School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Durham Newton Hall Infants' School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Durham Gilesgate Primary School, about 1.4 miles away.
Where is Durham Newton Hall Infants' School?
Langley Road, Newton Hall, Durham, DH1 5LP, in County Durham.
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