Catchgate Primary School

About Catchgate Primary School

Catchgate Primary School is an academy converter in Stanley, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 224 pupils on roll. It is part of CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.4% 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

224 / 266 (84%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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 1 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

Blackett Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8LX

Phone

01207234252

Headteacher

Jo Woodhall

Website

https://www.catchgateps.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Catchgate Primary School?

Catchgate Primary School is an academy converter in Stanley, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Catchgate Primary School have?

Catchgate Primary School has 224 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Catchgate Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

50% of pupils at Catchgate Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Catchgate Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Catchgate Primary School is part of CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Catchgate Primary School?

Catchgate Primary School is located at Blackett Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8LX.