Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

About Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Peterlee, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 218 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 36.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

County Durham →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

218 / 315 (69%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 April 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE

Phone

01915862264

Headteacher

Marie Graham

Website

https://ourladyrosary.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Peterlee, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School have?

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has 218 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023).

How does Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

74% of pupils at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is part of BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is located at Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE.