Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School is a community school serving families in Ferryhill and the wider County Durham area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School caters for mixed pupils from 3 to 11 years. With 169 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 262, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 22 May 2024, awarding it a Good rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.