The short version
Above-average SATs results. 80% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 169
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 15.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Frances Stephenson (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Kitswell Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0JG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester?
All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester currently has 169 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester take?
All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester?
All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester is in Durham, DH7 0JG, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester have a sixth form?
No, All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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