Yohden Primary School is a community school serving families in Peterlee and the wider County Durham area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 2 to 11. It currently has 156 pupils on roll with space for 270, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 8 November 2023, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.