Catchgate Primary School
84%
Capacity
224
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Catchgate Primary School
Catchgate Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 224 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 266 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Catchgate Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jo Woodhall, it falls under County Durham local authority.
Catchgate Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 23 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Catchgate Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Swimming, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Book Club, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Catchgate Primary School 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Blackett Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8LX |
| Headteacher | Jo Woodhall |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 224 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 49.5% |
| School Capacity | 224 / 266 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
38
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Blackett Street, Stanley
County Durham, DH9 8LX
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