St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton
79%
Capacity
138
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 138 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jill Burgess, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1796th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 170 in County Durham.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 16 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Multi-Sensory Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton include Sports Hall, Library, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Dance, Football, Netball, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Eco Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton 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 | North Road, Flint Hill, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 9BB |
| Headteacher | Jill Burgess |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 138 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.4% |
| School Capacity | 138 / 175 (79% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 Apr 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1796th of 13,686
Nationally
91st of 677
In North East
24th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
79%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
41
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
North Road, Flint Hill, Stanley
County Durham, DH9 9BB
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