Is St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 15 May 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 66th of 200 primary schools in County Durham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 73% of pupils at St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe?

Applications for Reception places at St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe 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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St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe

Durham Road, Spennymoor, DL16 6SL

Local ranking66th of 200 primary schools in County Durham

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 15 May 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 73.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 83.0%
Writing (Expected): 77.0%
Maths (Expected): 83.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 77.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 233
Boys: 128 (55%)
Girls: 104 (45%)
Capacity: 210 (110% full)
SEND: 13.7%
FSM Eligible: 14.8%
EAL: 1.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.1%
SEN Support: 11.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Budget per Pupil: £5,837/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.3% 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: 89.5%
White Other: 3.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.3%
Asian Other: 1.3%
Mixed Other: 0.9%
Black African: 0.9%
Asian Indian: 0.4%

89.5%

White British

3.1%

White Other

1.8%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01388814285

office@stcharles.bhcet.org.uk

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Durham Road

Spennymoor, North East

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Administrative

URN: 148628
UKPRN: 10088423
Establishment No.: 3444
Trust: BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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