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Primary (Reception - Year 6)
Council: County Durham

St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe

Spennymoor, County Durham - DL16 6SL

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At St Charles we believe that every child deserves the best education and we have the highest expectations for every child who attends our school.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street

Chester le Street, County Durham - DH3 3PH

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook

Crook, County Durham - DL15 9DN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At St Cuthbert’s Primary School in Crook, your child thrives in a caring, inclusive community from their first days in our nursery and throughout primary education.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham

Seaham, County Durham - SR7 0HW

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School offers a distinctive Catholic education within a caring, welcoming, Christian community where everyone can feel valued, confident and secure and have the opportunity to reach their full potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School

Newton Aycliffe, County Durham - DL5 7HB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At St. Francis Horndale, our ethos is firmly rooted in Christian values, which guide all interactions within our community. We value every learner and promote inclusivity, ensuring all members of our St. Francis’ family can shine bright.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham

Durham, County Durham - DH1 5LZ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley

Durham, County Durham - DH6 3NR

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Supporting St. Godric’s Catholic Primary School through fundraising, community events and opportunities that enrich school life for all pupils.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Helen Auckland Community Primary School

Bishop Auckland, County Durham - DL14 9EN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Here is a list of our current staff structure and their responsibilities; the information is also available including photographs on our notice board inside the Main School Reception Area. If you would like to speak to a member of staff please contact the School Office.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham

Durham, County Durham - DH1 2HZ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Our school vision reflects a passionate commitment to learning and recognition of the uniqueness of individual learners and that we can all ‘Shine Bright’. It is driven by our desire to offer the best possible education for our pupils in partnership with parents and the local community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St John's Chapel Primary School

Bishop Auckland, County Durham - DL13 1QH

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“We have two school councils - one at Hamsterley Primary School and one at the Upper Dales Schools. Our school councils are an elected formal group of pupils who act as representatives of their classmates.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon

Shildon, County Durham - DL4 2EQ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Here at St. John’s Primary School, we are proud to be a Church of England Aided primary school. At our core, the desire is for all of our children and adults to flourish as God’s children – to Shine Bright Together as One Family.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Newton Aycliffe, County Durham - DL5 7DE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Pupils at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Newton Aycliffe enjoyed an unforgettable Space Week as they welcomed Kielder Observatory into school for a series of exciting and educational activities.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall

Hartlepool, County Durham - TS27 4HE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our Vision is to provide a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where children are happy and want to learn. We seek to live out the Gospel Values, including love, tolerance and respect and we recognise and value every child as a unique and precious individual.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon

Bishop Auckland, County Durham - DL14 8NN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Pupils at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Coundon have been developing valuable life skills through a hands-on first aid workshop as part of their PSHE curriculum. At St Joseph’s, children learn about the importance of staying safe and healthy, both mentally and physically.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate

Durham, County Durham - DH1 2JQ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton

Seaham, County Durham - SR7 9RD

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“‘A Catholic School is a community of faith with common vision, based on Christian values and a knowledge of the world illuminated by faith.’ (The Lay Catholic in School)”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley

Stanley, County Durham - DH9 0NP

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimarySince 2021Ofsted: Good

St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Durham, County Durham - DH1 4QB

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“As a church school, Christian faith is at the core of our work. Christian values set the guidance for learning, activities and the atmosphere at St. Margaret’s.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School

SEAHAM, County Durham - SR7 7BJ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham - DL12 8JR

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We are incredibly proud of the caring and nurturing environment where every child is valued and respected for who they are. The family ethos of our small school ensures our children develop a strong sense of belonging from the day they start their journey with us.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good