Best Catholic Schools in County Durham
42 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- In County Durham, 10.6% of schools are Roman Catholic, with 42 schools out of 395, a proportion significantly higher than the national average of 3.7%.
- Roman Catholic schools in County Durham have a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.86, with 10,115 pupils and a spending per pupil of £8,000, which is higher than the national average.
- Of the 19 inspected Roman Catholic schools in County Durham, 73.7% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 14 rated Good and none rated Inadequate or Outstanding, compared to the national average of 90.0%.
- In these schools, 62.3% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, 24.1% are eligible for free school meals, and 19.4% experience persistent absence, showcasing varied pupil outcomes in County Durham.
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle, DL12 8JR
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence3.9%
Pupils100
P/T Ratio19.8
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Peterlee, SR8 1DE
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence6.9%
Pupils218
P/T Ratio22.9
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
Seaham, SR7 0HW
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected84%
Absence4.8%
Pupils201
P/T Ratio26.6
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
Ofsted
Good
Belmont, DH1 2AQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.5%
Pupils99
P/T Ratio13.9
St William's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Trimdon Station, TS29 6HY
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected86%
Absence6.3%
Pupils131
P/T Ratio26.4
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
Durham, DH6 3NR
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence5.3%
Pupils69
P/T Ratio17.5
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village
Ofsted
Good
Durham, DH7 9QY
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected61%
Absence4.3%
Pupils194
P/T Ratio17.3
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton
Ofsted
Good
Durham, DH6 2JQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence6.5%
Pupils154
P/T Ratio18.1
St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
Spennymoor, DL16 6SL
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected54%
Absence5.2%
Pupils233
P/T Ratio22.8
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
Ofsted
Good
Durham, DH1 5LZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence3.0%
Pupils212
P/T Ratio25.5
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Durham, DH7 0RD
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.22
Attainment 849.8
Eng+Maths75%
Pupils1,258
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7DE
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence8.8%
Pupils121
P/T Ratio22.2
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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Seaham, SR7 7BJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected79%
Absence4.3%
Pupils306
P/T Ratio23.2
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
Consett, DH8 8JD
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected61%
Absence4.5%
Pupils204
P/T Ratio29.5
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton
Ofsted
Good
Seaham, SR7 9RD
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected72%
Absence4.2%
Pupils142
P/T Ratio23.7
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Durham, DH1 4NG
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.64
Attainment 857.2
Eng+Maths83%
Pupils1,260
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton
Stanley, DH9 9BB
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected79%
Absence6.1%
Pupils138
P/T Ratio14.8
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Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law
Bishop Auckland, DL13 4AU
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected43%
Absence5.7%
Pupils77
P/T Ratio14.3
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
Ofsted
Good
Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JT
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.16
Attainment 850.6
Eng+Maths76%
Pupils1,268
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall
Hartlepool, TS27 4HE
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence4.5%
Pupils65
P/T Ratio14.5
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 5NP
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence5.6%
Pupils183
P/T Ratio20.3
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 395 catholic schools in County Durham, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 74% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 62% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.23 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 50.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,000 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.