St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate
88%
Capacity
74
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 74 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 84 places).
Ofsted has rated St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julie Hill, it falls under County Durham local authority.
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 8 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 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 Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate include Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Library, Gymnasium, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Football, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Chess, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate 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 | Welfare Park, Co Durham, County Durham, TS28 5AN |
| Headteacher | Julie Hill |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 74 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 47.3% |
| School Capacity | 74 / 84 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Apr 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 13 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
25
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Welfare Park, Co Durham
County Durham, TS28 5AN
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