The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 218
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 47.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Marie Graham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Secondary · Very close
East Durham College
16 plus · 524m away
Endeavour Academy Durham
Free school · 524m away
Howletch Lane Primary School
Primary · 689m away
Shotton Hall School
Secondary · 994m away
Shotton Hall Primary School
Primary · 994m away
Acre Rigg Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Academy at Shotton Hall
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School currently has 218 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School take?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is in Peterlee, SR8 1DE, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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