Open Air Education
Peterlee, Durham, North East · SR8 1NJ
Open Air Education is a notably small independent school in Peterlee, Durham, with around 14 pupils on roll. Its scale places it firmly among the smallest of settings, where every child is likely to be well known to staff. The school is co-educational and accepts day pupils only, and it is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
14
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 14
- Location
- Peterlee, Durham, North East
- Website
- https://www.openaireducation.uk/
Teaching & academics
As an ISI-inspected independent school, Open Air Education operates within the framework expected of the sector. With so few pupils, teaching can be highly individualised, suiting families who value close attention over the dynamics of a larger cohort.
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Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A very small, fee-paying co-educational school in Durham for families who prize an intimate, closely supervised environment.
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Open Air Education 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Open Air Education located?
Open Air Education is located at Peterlee, SR8 1NJ.
What type of school is Open Air Education?
Open Air Education is an independent (fee-paying) school in North East.
How many pupils attend Open Air Education?
Open Air Education has approximately 14 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.