St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
URN: 148205 • Chester le Street DH2 1QX
Overview
- Name
- St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
- URN
- 148205
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 49.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catherine Young (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914105857
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Benet's Way, Chester le Street DH2 1QX
Summary
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, located in Ouston, Chester le Street, is a mixed academy converter serving the parish of St Joseph’s, Birtley. With a current enrolment of 216 pupils, the school aims to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment that reflects its Catholic values. The school is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, which encompasses 48 schools within the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.
The school prioritises a Christ-centered ethos, fostering a sense of community among children, families, and staff. St Benet's focuses on delivering a broad curriculum that encourages respect, tolerance, and personal growth. The school also places a strong emphasis on communication with parents, providing regular newsletters and updates on school events and achievements.
In addition to its academic offerings, St Benet's promotes well-being through various support services, including wrap-around care and special educational needs (SEND) provisions. The school actively engages with the local community, celebrating milestones such as its upcoming 50th anniversary, which reflects its commitment to being a central part of the community it serves.
The school prioritises a Christ-centered ethos, fostering a sense of community among children, families, and staff. St Benet's focuses on delivering a broad curriculum that encourages respect, tolerance, and personal growth. The school also places a strong emphasis on communication with parents, providing regular newsletters and updates on school events and achievements.
In addition to its academic offerings, St Benet's promotes well-being through various support services, including wrap-around care and special educational needs (SEND) provisions. The school actively engages with the local community, celebrating milestones such as its upcoming 50th anniversary, which reflects its commitment to being a central part of the community it serves.
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 216
- Boys
- 113
- Girls
- 103
- FSM %
- 7.10
- Open date
- 2021-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 216 | 113 | 103 | 210 | 7.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 223 | 113 | 110 | 210 | 5.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 236 | 123 | 113 | 210 | 5.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 236 | 123 | 113 | 210 | 5.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 210 |
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