St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate
Co Durham, TS28 5AN · County Durham · primary school
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172nd of 188 primary schools in County Durham we can score, 208 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.3/10 against 1,380 of them, against 0.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 31.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.13 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 67 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the majority of the cohort? How does the school maintain its Good rating while addressing these academic metrics?
What Ofsted said about St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate
Overview
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a “friendly and welcoming environment” that is “highly respected by the local community.” The inspection confirms that pupils are “safe and well cared for,” with attendance rates having “greatly improved” and a strong sense of pride among staff, pupils, and families.
Strengths
- The school is “highly inclusive,” ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported” and achieve well alongside their peers.
- Reading is a high priority; a new phonics programme helps pupils become “confident, fluent readers” who demonstrate a “love of reading.”
- Mathematics is “organised and implemented effectively,” with pupils enjoying the subject and achieving well by the end of Year 6.
- Behaviour is good, with bullying being “extremely rare” and pupils knowing adults will deal with concerns “quickly.”
- Staff have “high expectations” for pupils, who respond positively by behaving well and working hard.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum lacks sufficient detail for mixed-age classes, risking that pupils’ knowledge does not build “as securely as it could.”
- Assessment in some foundation subjects is inconsistent, meaning teachers do not always identify gaps in learning well enough to support next steps.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 31% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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