How many pupils does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle have?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle has 100 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle's Ofsted rating?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 November 2019).

How does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

81% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle is part of BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle is located at Birch Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8JR.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle

Birch Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8JR

Good

Inspected 27 November 2019

Good

Ofsted

81%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

100

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle is an academy converter in Barnard Castle, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 100 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 November 2019) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 22.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: County Durham →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 100 / 105 (95%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 27 November 2019

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

22.3%

Free school meals

3.9%

EAL

SEN support

31%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

81%

Expected standard (RWM)

31%

Higher standard (RWM)

111

Avg reading score

109

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.2%

Overall absence

7.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

19.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

£56,905

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 40% on leadership pay

↑ +£10,822 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,940

Spend per pupil

£7,170

Income per pupil

50%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Birch Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8JR
Phone: 01833637029
Headteacher: Lesley Ann Box
Website: https://stmarysbc.bhcet.org.uk

Academy Trust

BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle is an academy converter in Barnard Castle, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle have?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle has 100 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle's Ofsted rating?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 November 2019).
How does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 81% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle is part of BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle is located at Birch Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8JR.

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