St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Address | Birch Road, DL12 8JR |
| School Website | www.stmarysprimary.durham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1833637029 |
| URN | 149058 |
School Census
| Total | 100 |
| Girls/Boys | 49/51 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.0%/51.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 11 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 28.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/11/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/11/2019 | Good |
| 10/10/2012 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 27/11/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/10/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 92 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 33 |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 3.5 |
| Writing Progress | 5.6 |
| Maths Progress | 0.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 1.5 |
| Writing Progress | 3.4 |
| Maths Progress | 1.9 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 25 |
| As First Preference | 8 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 9 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 8 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 19 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 1 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 94% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 84% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 47% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 97% |
| no | 3% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
Nearby Schools
Barnard Castle School
(0.34 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 4-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Newgate, , DL12 8UN
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School
(0.42 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Fairfield Road, , DL12 8TN
Green Lane Church of England Primary School
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Green Lane, , DL12 8LG
Teesdale School and Sixth Form
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Prospect Place, , DL12 8HH