Schools in Peterlee
There are 20 schools in Peterlee on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 12 primary and 4 secondary schools, under County Durham local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Peterlee (12)
- Acre Rigg AcademyAcademy sponsor led · SR8 2DU
- Acre Rigg Infant SchoolCommunity school · SR8 2DU
- Cotsford Primary SchoolCommunity school · SR8 4EH
- Dene House Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · SR8 5RL
- Easington CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · SR8 3BP
- Easington Colliery Primary SchoolCommunity school · SR8 3DJ
- Howletch Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school · SR8 2NQ
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter · SR8 1DE
- Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · SR8 4AB
- Seascape Primary SchoolCommunity school · SR8 5NJ
- Shotton Hall Primary SchoolCommunity school · SR8 1NX
- Yohden Primary SchoolCommunity school · SR8 4HP
Secondary schools in Peterlee (4)
- Dene AcademyAcademy converter · SR8 5RL
- Easington AcademyAcademy converter · SR8 3AY
- St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form CollegeAcademy converter · SR8 1DE
- The Academy at Shotton HallAcademy converter · SR8 1AU
Sixth form / 16-plus in Peterlee (1)
- East Durham CollegeFurther education · SR8 2RN
Nursery schools in Peterlee (2)
- Horden Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · SR8 4TB
- Rosemary Lane Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · SR8 3BQ
Other phases in Peterlee (1)
- Endeavour Academy DurhamFree schools alternative provision · SR8 2RN
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Peterlee?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 20 open schools with a Peterlee address (as of 5 June 2026), including 12 primary and 4 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Peterlee guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Peterlee?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.