St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

North Road, Dipton, Flint Hill, Stanley, DH9 9BBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton is a primary school in Stanley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 5th of 15 primary schools in Stanley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 January 2013, report published 27 February 2013

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

23 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths70%

70%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths4%

4%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

141 pupils on roll, with places for 175

Eligible for free school meals27%

27%, 0.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.7%

5.7%, 15.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.1%

19.1%, 4.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.1%

2.1%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Collierley Nursery and Primary School	0.5 miles	Report card: Expected standard	72% met the expected standard
Catchgate Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	50% met the expected standard
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School	1 mile	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	64% met the expected standard
Annfield Plain Junior School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	53% met the expected standard
Annfield Plain Infant School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Martin Gray
Phone: 01207570316
Website: stpatricksdipton.bwcet.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: North Road, Dipton, Flint Hill, Stanley, DH9 9BB
Local authority: County Durham
URN: 148609

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.