The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
5% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 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
- 216
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Young (Headteacher)
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
St Benet's Way, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1QX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOuston Primary School
Primary · 315m away
Pelton Community Primary School
Primary · 863m away
Barley Mow Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Roseberry College & Sixth Form
Secondary · 2.1km away
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
Primary · 2.1km away
Portobello Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.2km away
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston?
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston take?
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston?
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston is in Chester le Street, DH2 1QX, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston have a sixth form?
No, St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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