St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor
URN: 148845 • Stanley DH9 6PH
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor
- URN
- 148845
- 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
- 35.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachael Anderson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01207232189
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hustledown, Stanley DH9 6PH
Summary
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, located in South Moor, Stanley, is a mixed academy converter serving 82 pupils, with a capacity of 105. The school is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust and is committed to fostering a nurturing environment rooted in the teachings of Christ, emphasizing love, compassion, respect, and service. The headteacher, Mrs R Anderson, highlights the school's dedication to helping every child thrive and develop a strong sense of self-worth.
The curriculum at St Mary's aims to provide a solid foundation for students, equipping them with essential knowledge, skills, and attributes for their future learning journeys. The school promotes high aspirations and encourages positive attitudes towards learning, focusing on creativity, resilience, problem-solving, and independence.
St Mary's also prioritizes inclusivity and support for all families, ensuring that each child is valued and has the opportunity to contribute positively to the community. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (43.90%), the school is attentive to the diverse needs of its student body, fostering a sense of belonging and community engagement.
The curriculum at St Mary's aims to provide a solid foundation for students, equipping them with essential knowledge, skills, and attributes for their future learning journeys. The school promotes high aspirations and encourages positive attitudes towards learning, focusing on creativity, resilience, problem-solving, and independence.
St Mary's also prioritizes inclusivity and support for all families, ensuring that each child is valued and has the opportunity to contribute positively to the community. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (43.90%), the school is attentive to the diverse needs of its student body, fostering a sense of belonging and community engagement.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- 10th March Online Safety Newsletter March 2025 (download)
- 10th March St Mary's Newsletter March 2025 (download)
- 2nd April Online Safety Newsletter April 2025 (download)
- 3rd April St Mary's Newsletter April 2025 (download)
- 15th May St Mary's Newsletter May 2025 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates / School Day (other)
- Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 82
- Boys
- 40
- Girls
- 42
- FSM %
- 43.90
- Open date
- 2021-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 82 | 40 | 42 | 105 | 43.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 90 | 44 | 46 | 105 | 33.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 114 | 59 | 55 | 147 | 35.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 114 | 59 | 55 | 147 | 35.10 |
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