All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester
80%
Capacity
169
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester
All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 169 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester "Good", the school is led by headteacher Frances Stephenson, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7431st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 97th out of 170 in County Durham.
All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 14 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 97% recommending the school (32 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Gymnastics, Cricket, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Eco Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Kitswell Road, Durham, County Durham, DH7 0JG |
| Headteacher | Frances Stephenson |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 169 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.9% |
| School Capacity | 169 / 210 (80% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Apr 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Apr 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7431st of 13,686
Nationally
400th of 677
In North East
97th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
32 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
46
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester
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Contact Information
Kitswell Road, Durham
County Durham, DH7 0JG
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