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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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