St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle
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81% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — well above the national average of around 61%.
- Expected standard (R+W+M):
- 81%
- Higher standard (R+W+M):
- 31%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 81.0% | 31.0% | 94.0% | 88.0% | 94.0% | 111.0 | 109.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 75.0% | 19.0% | 94.0% | 81.0% | 81.0% | 106.0 | 105.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 92.0% | 33.0% | 100.0% | 92.0% | 92.0% | 109.0 | 105.0 |
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School information
| URN | 149058 |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Lesley Ann Box |
| Trust | BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | DL12 8JR |
| Latest pupils | 100 |
| FSM eligible | 17.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Birch Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8JR
https://stmarysbc.bhcet.org.ukView local authority page1833637029| DfE number | 3461 |
| UKPRN | 10090317 |
| Opened | 1 May 2022 |
| GIAS updated | 8 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 8 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 19 Dec 2019 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Exempt School Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 27 Nov 2019 |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2019 |