St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor
78%
Capacity
82
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 82 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachael Anderson, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11353rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 138th out of 170 in County Durham.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 8 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Multi-Sensory Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Tennis, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Chess, Science Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Hustledown, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6PH |
| Headteacher | Rachael Anderson |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 82 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.9% |
| School Capacity | 82 / 105 (78% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11353rd of 13,686
Nationally
579th of 677
In North East
138th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
32%
'23/24
47%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
23
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor
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Contact Information
Hustledown, Stanley
County Durham, DH9 6PH
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