Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

URN: 147108 • Peterlee SR8 1DE

Overview

Name
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
URN
147108
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Marie Graham (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01915862264
Website
Visit
Address
Westway, Peterlee SR8 1DE

Summary

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, located in Peterlee, County Durham, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 218 pupils, serving a capacity of 315. The school is part of the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust and is federated with St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Jarrow, sharing leadership and best practices. The school’s mission centres on placing God at the heart of its community, fostering an environment where children are encouraged to grow and develop their potential.

The curriculum at Our Lady of the Rosary promotes creativity and imaginative play, particularly in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The school offers a nurturing atmosphere, with wrap-around care available for children aged 2-11, alongside various after-school activities. The community is integral to the school’s ethos, with strong ties to the local parish and support from a dedicated Parent Teacher Association (PTA), which enhances the school experience through fundraising and special events.

Parents are encouraged to stay informed through weekly newsletters and the school diary, which detail ongoing activities and achievements. The school prioritises values such as fairness, respect, and tolerance, aligning its teachings with the Church’s liturgical year and promoting an understanding of diverse faiths and cultures.

Key details

LA
County Durham
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
315
Pupils
218
Boys
110
Girls
108
FSM %
47.40
Open date
2019-05-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
County Durham

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 218 110 108 315 47.40
2024-09-11 240 123 117 315 43.70
2023-09-11 266 139 127 315 38.80
2022-09-11 266 139 127 315 38.80
2021-09-11 286 147 139 315 39.10
2020-09-11 285 144 141 315 31.60

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