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Acre Rigg Junior School

Acre Rigg Junior School Profile


Location: Find a school in SR8 2DU or in Peterlee

Acre Rigg Junior School is a vibrant community junior school located in Peterlee, County Durham. The school educates children aged 7 to 11 and aims to provide an education that promotes high standards, expects excellence and develops independent and confident learners. The school has a strong emphasis on providing a wide range of activities and experiences to engage pupils, including outdoor learning, music, sports and the arts. The school works closely with parents and the community to ensure it meets the needs of all children and to help them achieve their best.*



GSSLA Code Name: E06000047

Boarders: No Boarders

Special Classes: No Special Classes

Head: Mr P H Todd (Headteacher)

Administrative Ward: Peterlee West

Physical Addres

Acre Rigg Road
Peterlee
County Durham
SR8 2DU

Postal Addres

Acre Rigg Road
Peterlee
County Durham
SR8 2DU


Nearby Extra-curricular Activities

Some extra-curricular activities available at Acre Rigg Junior School at Acre Rigg Road Peterlee SR8 2DU include: guitar, drama, art, swimming, tree climbing, and Robotics.

Public Transport

There are several public transport options available near Acre Rigg Junior School at Acre Rigg Road Peterlee SR8 2DU. The closest bus route is the Arriva North East Service 70, which departs from Peterlee bus station and passes within half a mile of the school, allowing easy access to the centre of Peterlee and other surrounding areas. The nearest train station is Seaham station, located approximately 2.5 miles from the school, providing direct links to the nearby city of Durham and Newcastle. Alternatively, there is a taxi service available in the town centre, which takes approximately ten minutes to reach the school.

Shops and Restaurants in the area

There are several shops and restaurants near Acre Rigg Junior School, including a grocery store, a bakery, and a pizzeria.

School Fees

There are no schools fees for Acre Rigg Junior School at Acre Rigg Road Peterlee SR8 2DU.

School Social Media

Acre Rigg Junior School's facebook, twitter and instagram pages are @acrerigjr and @acrerigjrs, respectively. Its Pinterest page is https://www.pinterest.com/acrerigjr/ and its linkedin page is https://www.linkedin.com/company/acrerig-rig-junior-school-peterlee/


Additional Contact Info

Website: www.acrerigg-jun.durham.sch.uk
Tel: 0191 518 1561
Email: [email protected]


Contact Details

Telephone: 1915862915

Parliamentary Constituency: Easington
Administrative Ward: Peterlee West
Geographic Location: Urban city and town
LSOA: County Durham 035C
Special Classes: No Special Classes

Admissions Policy: Not applicable

Website: http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/acrerigginf.durham/

FAQs - Acre Rigg Junior School

Acre Rigg Junior School currently has pupils attending from ages 7 to 11.

  • Girls:
  • Boys:

The listed Religious Character for Acre Rigg Junior School is Does not apply.

Acre Rigg Junior School Boarder policy is defined as: No Boarders<

Acre Rigg Junior School currently has pupils attending from ages 7 to 11.

Acre Rigg Junior School has a pupil capacity of 270.

  • Teen Mothers: Not applicable
  • Child care facilities: Not applicable

Special Educational Needs (SEN) program: No current program .

Acre Rigg Junior School is Community School.

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