The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 68
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 30.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Jenna Ellison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
The Baltic, Witton Park, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 0EP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park's Ofsted rating?
St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park?
St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park currently has 68 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park take?
St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park?
St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park is in Bishop Auckland, DL14 0EP, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park have a sixth form?
No, St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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