The short version
Above-average SATs results. 79% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
70%
+8.0pp 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)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 138
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 25.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jill Burgess (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
North Road, Flint Hill, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 9BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCollierley Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 774m away
Croft Community School
Special school · 1.1km away
Catchgate Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Greencroft Business and Enterprise Community School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Annfield Plain Junior School
Primary · 2.4km away
Annfield Plain Infant School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton currently has 138 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton take?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton is in Stanley, DH9 9BB, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton have a sixth form?
No, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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