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
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.
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.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Website Terms (other)
- About Us (other)
- Our Prospectus (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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