St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
111%
Capacity
233
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 233 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lisa Thompson, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9659th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 112th out of 170 in County Durham.
St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 30 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe include Art Studios, Playing Fields, Forest School, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Dance, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Eco Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe 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 | Durham Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6SL |
| Headteacher | Lisa Thompson |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 233 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.5% |
| School Capacity | 233 / 210 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 May 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 26 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9659th of 13,686
Nationally
506th of 677
In North East
112th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
54%
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
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
2025/26Oversubscribed30
56
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Durham Road, Spennymoor
County Durham, DL16 6SL
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