St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school serving families in Durham and the wider County Durham area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

St Margaret's Church of England Primary School caters for mixed pupils from 4 to 11 years. With 402 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 420, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 15 February 2022, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.