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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle
Birch Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8JR, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.1 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
100
Capacity
105
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
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Last inspected: 27 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 31% | Top 2% UK |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
School supports development
97%
School has high expectations
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
School keeps me informed
81%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.0%
White Other4.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Location
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54.54247, -1.91992 · DL12 8JR
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN149058
School typeAcademy converter
Websitestmarysbc.bhcet.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 November 2019.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle scores 92.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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