St Michael's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Esh Laude
URN: 114252 • Durham DH7 9QY
Overview
- Name
- St Michael's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Esh Laude
- URN
- 114252
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 74.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- J Bruton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Esh Village, Durham DH7 9QY
Summary
St Michael's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Esh Laude, County Durham, is a mixed primary school with a current enrolment of 178 pupils, out of a capacity of 196. As part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, the school emphasizes a nurturing and inclusive environment where each child's uniqueness is valued. The ethos of the school is rooted in respect and community, welcoming not only students but their families as well.
The curriculum at St Michael's is designed to engage students and equip them with essential skills for their future education. The school aims to foster both academic success and personal growth, ensuring that every child feels supported and challenged in their learning journey. Staff members are dedicated to recognizing and developing the individual talents of each pupil, celebrating their achievements in various areas.
St Michael's also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs and lessons in languages and music, promoting a well-rounded educational experience. The school prioritizes the well-being of its students and maintains strong communication with parents to support their children's development.
The curriculum at St Michael's is designed to engage students and equip them with essential skills for their future education. The school aims to foster both academic success and personal growth, ensuring that every child feels supported and challenged in their learning journey. Staff members are dedicated to recognizing and developing the individual talents of each pupil, celebrating their achievements in various areas.
St Michael's also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs and lessons in languages and music, promoting a well-rounded educational experience. The school prioritizes the well-being of its students and maintains strong communication with parents to support their children's development.
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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
- 196
- Pupils
- 178
- Boys
- 99
- Girls
- 79
- FSM %
- 12.90
- Open date
- Close date
- 2021-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2007-03-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 178 | 99 | 79 | 196 | 12.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 178 | 99 | 79 | 196 | 12.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 178 | 99 | 79 | 196 | 12.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 178 | 99 | 79 | 196 | 12.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 178 | 99 | 79 | 196 | 12.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 182 | 96 | 86 | 196 | 7.10 |
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