The short version
Below-average SATs results. 84% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 224
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 49.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jo Woodhall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Blackett Street, Catchgate, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8LX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreencroft Business and Enterprise Community School
Secondary · 304m away
Croft Community School
Special school · 644m away
Annfield Plain Infant School
Primary · 849m away
Annfield Plain Junior School
Primary · 913m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton
Primary · 1.8km away
Collierley Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Oxhill Nursery School
Nursery · 2.4km away
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Catchgate Primary School?
Catchgate Primary School currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Catchgate Primary School take?
Catchgate Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Catchgate Primary School?
Catchgate Primary School is in Stanley, DH9 8LX, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Catchgate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Catchgate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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