St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park
URN: 148281 • Bishop Auckland DL14 0EP
Overview
- Name
- St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park
- URN
- 148281
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jenna Ellison (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01388603632
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Baltic, Bishop Auckland DL14 0EP
Summary
St Chad's Catholic Primary School, located in Bishop Auckland, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 68 pupils, accommodating up to 98. The school is part of the Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust and is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community where every child is valued and supported. The ethos is rooted in Catholic values, promoting trust, respect, and mutual care among students and staff.
The curriculum at St Chad's is designed to motivate and engage all learners, with a strong emphasis on personal development and well-being. The school offers a unique Forest School programme, providing hands-on learning experiences that encourage creativity and resilience. This approach is complemented by a focus on Gospel values, which helps equip pupils to become compassionate and responsible citizens.
St Chad's prioritises the emotional and social well-being of its students, creating a safe environment where they can thrive. The school encourages cooperation, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility, preparing children to embrace future challenges with confidence and enthusiasm.
The curriculum at St Chad's is designed to motivate and engage all learners, with a strong emphasis on personal development and well-being. The school offers a unique Forest School programme, providing hands-on learning experiences that encourage creativity and resilience. This approach is complemented by a focus on Gospel values, which helps equip pupils to become compassionate and responsible citizens.
St Chad's prioritises the emotional and social well-being of its students, creating a safe environment where they can thrive. The school encourages cooperation, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility, preparing children to embrace future challenges with confidence and enthusiasm.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Annual Reports and Accounts (governance)
- Policies (governance)
- SEN (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- WE ARE ST CHAD'S (other)
- School Prospectus (other)
- About Us (other)
- ADMISSIONS (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 98
- Pupils
- 68
- Boys
- 41
- Girls
- 27
- FSM %
- 30.90
- Open date
- 2020-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 68 | 41 | 27 | 98 | 30.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 72 | 38 | 34 | 98 | 27.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 88 | 46 | 42 | 98 | 15.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 88 | 46 | 42 | 98 | 15.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 86 | 42 | 44 | 98 | 15.10 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.