St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dipton

URN: 114246 • Stanley DH9 9BB

Overview

Name
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dipton
URN
114246
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jill Burgess (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
North Road, Stanley DH9 9BB

Summary

St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Dipton, Stanley, is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. The school serves a mixed-gender population of 164 pupils, with a capacity for 175, and approximately 17.1% of students are eligible for free school meals. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment that reflects its Catholic ethos, encouraging students to follow in Christ's footsteps.

The curriculum at St Patrick's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, integrating academic learning with the values of Catholic social teaching. The school emphasizes collective worship and prayer as integral components of daily life, promoting spiritual growth alongside academic achievement.

St Patrick's also offers a range of support services, including a dedicated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO) to assist students with additional needs. With a focus on community involvement and well-being, the school provides wrap-around care, ensuring that children have access to a safe and supportive environment before and after school hours.

Key details

LA
County Durham
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
175
Pupils
164
Boys
75
Girls
89
FSM %
17.10
Open date
Close date
2021-04-30
Last Ofsted
2018-01-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
County Durham

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 164 75 89 175 17.10
2024-09-11 164 75 89 175 17.10
2023-09-11 164 75 89 175 17.10
2022-09-11 164 75 89 175 17.10
2021-09-11 164 75 89 175 17.10
2020-09-11 164 79 85 175 17.70

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