St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Blackhill
URN: 114248 • Consett DH8 8JD
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Blackhill
- URN
- 114248
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Miller (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Pemberton Road, Consett DH8 8JD
Summary
St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Blackhill, Consett, is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. With a current enrolment of 205 pupils and a capacity of 270, the school focuses on providing a nurturing environment where every child is valued. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its mission statement: "Every person matters, every moment counts," which reflects a commitment to fostering knowledge, character, and confidence in students.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to offer a well-rounded education that is underpinned by the values of faith and community. The school encourages inclusivity and celebrates diversity, aiming to create an enriching and safe atmosphere for all pupils. Additional support is available for children with special educational needs, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive.
St Mary's actively engages with families and the wider community, promoting a collaborative approach to education. The school offers various extracurricular activities, including breakfast and after-school clubs, to enhance the learning experience and support working families.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to offer a well-rounded education that is underpinned by the values of faith and community. The school encourages inclusivity and celebrates diversity, aiming to create an enriching and safe atmosphere for all pupils. Additional support is available for children with special educational needs, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive.
St Mary's actively engages with families and the wider community, promoting a collaborative approach to education. The school offers various extracurricular activities, including breakfast and after-school clubs, to enhance the learning experience and support working families.
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 205
- Boys
- 111
- Girls
- 94
- FSM %
- 12.20
- Open date
- Close date
- 2021-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-12-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 205 | 111 | 94 | 270 | 12.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 205 | 111 | 94 | 270 | 12.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 205 | 111 | 94 | 270 | 12.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 205 | 111 | 94 | 270 | 12.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 205 | 111 | 94 | 270 | 12.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 208 | 111 | 97 | 270 | 11.50 |
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