Is Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 25 April 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 21st of 200 primary schools in County Durham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 74% of pupils at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

Westway, Peterlee, SR8 1DE

Local ranking21st of 200 primary schools in County Durham

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 25 April 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 74.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 9.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 84.0%
Writing (Expected): 84.0%
Maths (Expected): 91.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 88.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 43

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 218
Boys: 96 (50%)
Girls: 95 (50%)
Capacity: 315 (61% full)
SEND: 13.8%
FSM Eligible: 50.8%
EAL: 7.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.9%
SEN Support: 12.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,553/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 18.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 84.4%
Black African: 6.4%
White Other: 3.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.4%
Asian Indian: 1.4%
Asian Other: 1.4%
White Irish: 0.5%
White Traveller: 0.5%

84.4%

White British

6.4%

Black African

3.7%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01915862264

mgraham@bccet.org.uk

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Westway

Peterlee, North East

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Administrative

URN: 147108
UKPRN: 10083225
Establishment No.: 3510
Trust: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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