St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
76%
Capacity
204
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 204 pupils on roll, operating at 76% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill "Good", the school is led by headteacher Victoria Ramshaw, 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 7535th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 99th out of 170 in County Durham.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 28 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill include Library, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Swimming, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Pemberton Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8JD |
| Headteacher | Victoria Ramshaw |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 204 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.3% |
| School Capacity | 204 / 270 (76% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7535th of 13,686
Nationally
404th of 677
In North East
99th 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
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
61%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
67
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pemberton Road, Consett
County Durham, DH8 8JD
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