Catchgate Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Blackett Street, Catchgate, Stanley, DH9 8LXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Catchgate Primary School is a primary school in Stanley for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 14th of 15 primary schools in Stanley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 October 2012, report published 20 November 2012

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths50%

50%, 12 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score102

102, 4 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score100

100, 5 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

206 pupils on roll, with places for 266

Eligible for free school meals41.7%

41.7%, 15.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.4%

3.4%, 18.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.9%

20.9%, 6.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.4%

4.4%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Catchgate Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Annfield Plain Infant School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Annfield Plain Junior School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	53% met the expected standard
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	70% met the expected standard
Collierley Nursery and Primary School	1 mile	Report card: Expected standard	72% met the expected standard
Greenland Community Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	75% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Jo Woodhall
Phone: 01207234252
Website: catchgateps.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Blackett Street, Catchgate, Stanley, DH9 8LX
Local authority: County Durham
URN: 150371

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.