St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
Durham Road, Spennymoor, DL16 6SLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe is a primary school in Spennymoor for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 4th of 8 primary schools in Spennymoor. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 March 2013, report published 26 April 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 May 2024
St Charles' Catholic Primary School has a strong sense of community. Pupils are proud to attend this school. The Catholic ethos of the school is important to staff and pupils. Monday morning assemblies share a weekly scripture reading, as well as providing opportunities for pupils to discuss and reflect on current events in the news. This contributes to how thoughtful pupils are. The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). By the time they leave key stage 2, pupils achieve well. The school has recently strengthened its curriculum offer. This is already having a positive impact. The school benefits from the development and shared resources provided by the trust. Pupils are polite and caring towards each other. They enjoy awarding their peers certificates for displaying the school's virtues. There are clear expectations of pupils' behaviour around school. They behave well. The school teaches all pupils how to recognise risks to their safety. Pupils are happy and safe. The school fosters a sense of belonging for all pupils. The 'big friend, little friend' programme pairs Year 6 and Reception children together for their first year of school life. They play, read and perform together. This provides a lovely welcome to the school for the younger pupils and a mentorship opportunity for the older ones.
What the school should improve
- The school's systems to check what pupils know and remember are more developed in some subjects than in others. This contributes to, in some curriculum subjects, teachers not recognising gaps in the knowledge that pupils need for future learning. The school should refine how it checks pupils' knowledge so that staff can quickly identify gaps and plan future work accordingly.
- In some subjects, there are some inconsistencies in teachers' subject expertise and pedagogical choices. As a result, there are missed opportunities to deepen pupils' knowledge in lessons. Leaders should continue to ensure that teachers receive timely and effective support to develop their practice and subject-specific knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
232 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springmoor Grange School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| North Park Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| King Street Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Tudhoe Colliery Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa Thompson
- Phone
- 01388814285
- Address
- Durham Road, Spennymoor, DL16 6SL
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 148628
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.