Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 2 July 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 142nd of 200 primary schools in County Durham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 22% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor?

Applications for Reception places at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor

Hustledown, South Moor, Stanley, DH9 6PH

Local ranking142nd of 200 primary schools in County Durham

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 2 July 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 22.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 50.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 22.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 56.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 99.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 96.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 18

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 82
Boys: 35 (47%)
Girls: 40 (53%)
Capacity: 105 (71% full)
SEND: 26.8%
FSM Eligible: 43.9%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.7%
SEN Support: 23.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 13.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Budget per Pupil: £10,049/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 95.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.4%
Black African: 2.4%

95.1%

White British

2.4%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

2.4%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01207232189

stms@stms.bwcet.com

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Hustledown

Stanley, North East

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Administrative

URN: 148845
UKPRN: 10089558
Establishment No.: 3384
Trust: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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