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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- MAT Documents (governance)
- Policies (governance)
- SEN (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- WE ARE ST CHARLES (other)
- ADMISSIONS (other)
- School Prospectus (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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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