The short version
Above-average SATs results. 76% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
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
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 18 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 9.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Ramshaw (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Pemberton Road, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8JD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill is in Consett, DH8 8JD, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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