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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, DL12 8JR · County Durham · primary school

Ofsted: Good · 2019 Mixed Primary Roman Catholic
OfstedGood
Pupils100
FSM17.3%
KS2 expected81%

Catchment / designated area

Priority is by nearest-school distance (GIS-measured shortest walking route); one source notes 'no catchment areas for some places' — no county-wide catchment map mechanism found, unlike neighbouring LAs.

Source: County Durham admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2019-11-27)

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Good

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

Montalbo Nursery & Primary School 0.4 mi · Primary · Outstanding Barnard Castle, DL12 8TN Green Lane Church of England Primary School 0.5 mi · Primary · Good Barnard Castle, DL12 8LG Cotherstone Primary School 3.2 mi · Primary · Good Barnard Castle, DL12 9QB Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School 4.1 mi · Primary · Requires improvement Barnard Castle, DL12 9LG Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School 5.6 mi · Primary · Good Darlington, DL2 3NL Woodland Primary School 6.4 mi · Primary · Good Bishop Auckland, DL13 5RF

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official County Durham admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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