St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
Details
| Age Range | 5-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Address | Pemberton Road, DH8 8JD |
| School Website | www.blackhill-st-marys-rc.durham.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1207502657 |
| URN | 148413 |
School Census
| Total | 205 |
| Girls/Boys | 107/98 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.2%/47.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 24 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/03/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/03/2015 | Good |
| 09/02/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/03/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/02/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | 1.7 |
| Writing Progress | -0.5 |
| Maths Progress | -2.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 2.8 |
| Writing Progress | 1.0 |
| Maths Progress | -0.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 56 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 69% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Benfieldside Primary School
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Moorlands, , DH8 0JX