Catchgate Primary School
URN: 114023 • Stanley DH9 8LX
Overview
- Name
- Catchgate Primary School
- URN
- 114023
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Shaw (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Blackett Street, Stanley DH9 8LX
Summary
Catchgate Primary School is a mixed community school located in Stanley, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 244 pupils and a capacity for 266. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can develop confidence, knowledge, and understanding. The ethos of the school emphasizes respect, cooperation, and the development of life skills, ensuring that all children can reach their full potential.
The school actively engages with parents and the local community to support children's learning and development. Recent activities, such as the successful participation of the Cross Country team and a camping event for Year 4 students, highlight the school's focus on holistic education and extracurricular involvement. Additionally, the school offers various initiatives, including a Kitchen Taster Day, to promote healthy eating among students.
Catchgate Primary School also provides support for families, with a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals. This reflects the school's commitment to inclusivity and ensuring that all children have access to quality education and resources. Parents are encouraged to stay informed through regular updates on the school's website and social media platforms.
The school actively engages with parents and the local community to support children's learning and development. Recent activities, such as the successful participation of the Cross Country team and a camping event for Year 4 students, highlight the school's focus on holistic education and extracurricular involvement. Additionally, the school offers various initiatives, including a Kitchen Taster Day, to promote healthy eating among students.
Catchgate Primary School also provides support for families, with a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals. This reflects the school's commitment to inclusivity and ensuring that all children have access to quality education and resources. Parents are encouraged to stay informed through regular updates on the school's website and social media platforms.
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 266
- Pupils
- 244
- Boys
- 137
- Girls
- 107
- FSM %
- 47.20
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 244 | 137 | 107 | 266 | 47.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 244 | 137 | 107 | 266 | 47.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 280 | 155 | 125 | 266 | 46.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 280 | 155 | 125 | 266 | 46.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 287 | 156 | 131 | 266 | 40.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 303 | 162 | 141 | 266 | 41.30 |
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