St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe

URN: 148628 • Spennymoor DL16 6SL

Overview

Name
St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
URN
148628
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lisa Thompson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01388814285
Website
Visit
Address
Durham Road, Spennymoor DL16 6SL

Summary

St Charles' Catholic Primary School, located in Spennymoor, County Durham, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 233 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and supportive environment, grounded in the teachings of Jesus Christ. This ethos is reflected in their commitment to high educational standards and the holistic development of each child.

The curriculum at St Charles is designed to be rich and challenging, encouraging children to become confident, independent learners. The school places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and offers various extracurricular activities to extend learning beyond the classroom. Staff and governors work collaboratively to ensure that every child is supported in achieving their potential.

St Charles values strong home-school relationships and actively engages with the local community. The school aims to instil positive values in its pupils, promoting respect and understanding among peers and within the wider community. This commitment to community and personal development is central to the school's mission.

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
210
Pupils
233
Boys
124
Girls
109
FSM %
13.50
Open date
2021-06-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
County Durham

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 233 124 109 210 13.50
2024-09-11 230 121 109 210 14.00
2023-09-11 222 114 108 210 13.20
2022-09-11 222 114 108 210 13.20
2021-09-11 210

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