# Open Air Education — Peterlee, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews

## Contact

- **Address:** Castle Eden Dene, Peterlee, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** +44 7545181069
- **Website:** https://www.openair.education
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/peterlee/open-air-education-23604

## About

Open Air Education is an outdoor independent school that offers a unique, progressive all-through education for children from age 4. We focus on curiosity, resilience, creativity, and connection, and our students learn through hands-on, real-world projects. Our mission is to raise resilient, curious, compassionate young people who know how to learn and thrive in the world.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jul 2025

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — A Unique and Inspiring Experience: We've been at Open Air Education for two years now and it's been an incredible journey for our children. The school's emphasis on sustainability and environmental education is something we're very passionate about. While there have been some minor issues with communication, the overall experience has been overwhelmingly positive. We're excited to see our children continue to grow and thrive at Open Air Education. *(Oct 2022)*
- **5/5** — Our Children's Spark has been Ignited: We enrolled our children at Open Air Education a year ago and it's been a game changer for them. The freedom to explore and learn outdoors has ignited a spark within them that we've never seen before. The staff are passionate and dedicated to the children's well-being and education. We can't recommend Open Air Education enough. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — A School Like No Other: We were lucky enough to be a part of the Open Air Education community for three years. The school's focus on outdoor learning and hands-on experiences was a breath of fresh air for our children. The teachers were supportive and encouraged our kids to think creatively and solve problems. We miss Open Air Education dearly, but the skills and confidence our children gained will stay with them forever. *(Mar 2021)*

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