Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
69%
Capacity
218
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 218 pupils on roll, operating at 69% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Marie Graham, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4004th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 52nd out of 170 in County Durham.
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 16 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Library, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Swimming, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Film Club, Science Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE |
| Headteacher | Marie Graham |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 218 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 47.4% |
| School Capacity | 218 / 315 (69% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
4004th of 13,686
Nationally
210th of 677
In North East
52nd of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
51%
'23/24
71%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
32
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Westway, Peterlee
County Durham, SR8 1DE
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