St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
103%
Capacity
216
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 216 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston "Good", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Young, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11150th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 136th out of 170 in County Durham.
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 25 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 83% recommending the school (53 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston include Music Rooms, Library, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Swimming, Netball, as well as clubs including Book Club, Eco Club, Coding, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston 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 | St Benet's Way, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1QX |
| Headteacher | Catherine Young |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 216 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.1% |
| School Capacity | 216 / 210 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Dec 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11150th of 13,686
Nationally
565th of 677
In North East
136th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
48%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
53 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
43
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
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Contact Information
St Benet's Way, Chester le Street
County Durham, DH2 1QX
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