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Catholic schools in County Durham

All 41 Catholic schools in County Durham.

41 schools in County Durham

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  1. St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham

    Durham, DH1 4NG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Catholic
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the County Durham catholic schools average.

    215 first choices, 222 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1656.5

    County Durham catholic schools 47.3England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.5%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    1,293
    Pupils per teacher
    16.8
    View school St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
  2. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham

    Seaham, SR7 0HW · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic

    Results well above the County Durham catholic schools average, low absence.

    23 first choices, 23 offers made

    Met the standard at 1175%

    County Durham catholic schools 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.0%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    206
    Pupils per teacher
    28.0
    View school St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
  3. St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham

    Durham, DH1 5LZ · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results above the County Durham catholic schools average, low absence.

    21 first choices, 21 offers made

    Met the standard at 1173%

    County Durham catholic schools 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    2.4%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    212
    Pupils per teacher
    25.3
    View school St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
  4. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle

    Barnard Castle, DL12 8JR · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the County Durham catholic schools average, low absence.

    11 first choices, 14 offers made

    Met the standard at 1181%

    County Durham catholic schools 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.2%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    103
    Pupils per teacher
    25.5
    View school St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle
  5. St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School

    Seaham, SR7 7BJ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic

    Results well above the County Durham catholic schools average, low absence.

    28 first choices, 28 offers made

    Met the standard at 1176%

    County Durham catholic schools 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.5%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    308
    Pupils per teacher
    21.1
    View school St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
  6. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street

    Chester le Street, DH3 3PH · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the County Durham catholic schools average, low absence.

    26 first choices, 27 offers made

    Met the standard at 1177%

    County Durham catholic schools 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.4%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    216
    Pupils per teacher
    23.2
    View school St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
  7. St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village

    Durham, DH7 9QY · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the County Durham catholic schools average, low absence.

    23 first choices, 23 offers made

    Met the standard at 1181%

    County Durham catholic schools 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.5%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    203
    Pupils per teacher
    22.6
    View school St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village
  8. St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley

    Durham, DH6 3NR · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the County Durham catholic schools average, low absence.

    13 first choices, 12 offers made

    Met the standard at 1143%

    County Durham catholic schools 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.8%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    75
    Pupils per teacher
    17.4
    View school St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
  9. St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston

    Chester le Street, DH2 1QX · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results below the County Durham catholic schools average, low absence.

    21 first choices, 21 offers made

    Met the standard at 1159%

    County Durham catholic schools 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.4%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    217
    Pupils per teacher
    23.9
    View school St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
  10. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor

    Durham, DH7 8JJ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Catholic

    Results close to the County Durham catholic schools average, low absence.

    7 first choices, 7 offers made

    Met the standard at 1167%

    County Durham catholic schools 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.6%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    66
    Pupils per teacher
    10.3
    View school St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor
  11. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall

    Hartlepool, TS27 4HE · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the County Durham catholic schools average, low absence.

    13 first choices, 12 offers made

    Met the standard at 1185%

    County Durham catholic schools 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.2%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    84
    Pupils per teacher
    18.5
    View school St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall
  12. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton

    Stanley, DH9 9BB · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results above the County Durham catholic schools average, low absence.

    14 first choices, 14 offers made

    Met the standard at 1170%

    County Durham catholic schools 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.5%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    141
    Pupils per teacher
    17.4
    View school St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton
  13. All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester

    Durham, DH7 0JG · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the County Durham catholic schools average, low absence.

    19 first choices, 19 offers made

    Met the standard at 1174%

    County Durham catholic schools 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.4%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    165
    Pupils per teacher
    27.2
    View school All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester
  14. St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont

    Belmont, DH1 2AQ · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results close to the County Durham catholic schools average, low absence.

    14 first choices, 14 offers made

    Met the standard at 1167%

    County Durham catholic schools 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.0%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    107
    Pupils per teacher
    20.0
    View school St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
  15. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton

    Seaham, SR7 9RD · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results above the County Durham catholic schools average, low absence.

    7 first choices, 7 offers made

    Met the standard at 1171%

    County Durham catholic schools 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.2%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    127
    Pupils per teacher
    21.2
    View school St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton
  16. St William's Catholic Primary School

    Trimdon Station, TS29 6HY · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results below the County Durham catholic schools average.

    16 first choices, 15 offers made

    Met the standard at 1160%

    County Durham catholic schools 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.6%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    125
    Pupils per teacher
    23.7
    View school St William's Catholic Primary School
  17. St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester

    Durham, DH7 0RD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
    • Catholic
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the County Durham catholic schools average, high absence.

    205 first choices, 221 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1645.8

    County Durham catholic schools 47.3England 46.2

    Days missed
    8.6%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    1,240
    Pupils per teacher
    15.8
    View school St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
  18. St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College

    Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a sixth form

    Results below the County Durham catholic schools average, high absence.

    210 first choices, 209 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1643.8

    County Durham catholic schools 47.3England 46.2

    Days missed
    8.5%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    1,229
    Pupils per teacher
    15.9
    View school St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
  19. St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe

    Spennymoor, DL16 6SL · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results above the County Durham catholic schools average, low absence.

    34 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1173%

    County Durham catholic schools 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.1%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    232
    Pupils per teacher
    23.2
    View school St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
  20. St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley

    Stanley, DH9 0NP · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results above the County Durham catholic schools average, low absence.

    14 first choices, 14 offers made

    Met the standard at 1172%

    County Durham catholic schools 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.0%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    203
    Pupils per teacher
    19.8
    View school St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
  21. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton

    Durham, DH6 2JQ · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results above the County Durham catholic schools average.

    21 first choices, 22 offers made

    Met the standard at 1171%

    County Durham catholic schools 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.3%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    156
    Pupils per teacher
    16.4
    View school Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton
  22. Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington

    Crook, DL15 0PB · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the County Durham catholic schools average, low absence.

    12 first choices, 13 offers made

    Met the standard at 1150%

    County Durham catholic schools 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.1%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    122
    Pupils per teacher
    19.9
    View school Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington
  23. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill

    Consett, DH8 8JD · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic

    Results close to the County Durham catholic schools average, low absence.

    26 first choices, 26 offers made

    Met the standard at 1167%

    County Durham catholic schools 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.7%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    202
    Pupils per teacher
    25.5
    View school St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
  24. Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

    Peterlee, SR8 1DE · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the County Durham catholic schools average.

    18 first choices, 18 offers made

    Met the standard at 1174%

    County Durham catholic schools 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.8%County Durham catholic schools 6.3%
    Pupils
    191
    Pupils per teacher
    19.9
    View school Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
The big picture

How County Durham's Catholic schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Met the expected standard at 11

Share of Year 6 pupils reaching the expected level in reading, writing and maths.

County Durham 65%England 62%Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law: 11%St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor: 22%Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School: 22%St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate: 31%St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland: 40%St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley: 43%St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett: 47%Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington: 50%St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett: 52%St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston: 59%St William's Catholic Primary School: 60%Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor: 60%Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate: 63%St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe: 66%St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park: 67%St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill: 67%St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont: 67%St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor: 67%St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook: 69%St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton: 70%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon: 70%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton: 71%Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton: 71%St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley: 72%St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham: 73%St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe: 73%Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School: 74%All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester: 74%St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham: 75%St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School: 76%St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street: 77%St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston: 78%St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village: 81%St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle: 81%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 84%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall: 85%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate: 100%0%25%50%75%100%
Catholic schools in County Durham

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

County Durham average 5.1%St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham: 2.4%St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont: 3%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton: 3.2%St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle: 3.2%St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston: 3.4%St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street: 3.4%All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester: 3.4%St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston: 3.5%St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School: 3.5%St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill: 3.7%Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate: 3.8%St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley: 4%St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham: 4%Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington: 4.1%St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe: 4.1%St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett: 4.1%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall: 4.2%St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor: 4.2%St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village: 4.5%St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton: 4.5%St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor: 4.6%St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley: 4.8%St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett: 5.2%St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe: 5.2%Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law: 5.4%St William's Catholic Primary School: 5.6%St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate: 5.7%Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School: 5.8%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon: 5.8%Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School: 5.9%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 6%Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton: 6.3%St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook: 6.3%St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park: 6.4%St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham: 6.5%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate: 6.7%St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland: 6.9%St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College: 8.5%St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester: 8.6%Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor: 8.6%St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College: 9.5%0%4%8%12%16%
Catholic schools in County Durham

Ofsted grades in County Durham

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 10 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 0 of 31
  • Good: 30 of 31
  • Requires improvement: 1 of 31
  • Inadequate: 0 of 31
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in County Durham

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    69 of the 41 Catholic schools in County Durham have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

    Show schools with no religious character
  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

    Show Good or Outstanding
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    Popular schools fill up from the families who live closest. Add your postcode to see which schools are nearest, and put one of them on your form.

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About these schools

Catholic schools in County Durham, explained

There are 41 Catholic schools in County Durham, teaching 10,031 children. 1 are run by the council and 40 are academies or free schools.

97% of the schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 0 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

65.1% of pupils in County Durham catholic schools met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England. The gap between schools is wide, from 11% to 100%, which is why it's worth looking school by school.

23.7% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £7,653 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 16.1% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

Looking further afield? See Catholic schools near me, or everything in County Durham.

Questions

Questions parents ask

How many Catholic schools are in County Durham?
There are 41 Catholic schools in County Durham, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best Catholic schools in County Durham?
The highest-ranked Catholic schools in County Durham on Eduscope are St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham, St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham and St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are Catholic schools in County Durham ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in County Durham Catholic schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across Catholic schools in County Durham is 18:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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