St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton, Stanley

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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton

North Road, Dipton, Stanley, DH9 9BB

A Good-rated primary school in Stanley where 70% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

138

Ages

4-11

FSM

25.4%

Capacity

175

Ofsted

Good

Apr 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

78.0%

Writing

74.0%

Maths

87.0%

RWM Combined

70.0%

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About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton is a primary school in Stanley, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 70% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 138 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: North Road, Stanley, DH9 9BB | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Apr 2024 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Jan 2013 — Good (predecessor: St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dipton)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton

What is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton's Ofsted rating?

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton's latest exam results?

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton: KS2 2024/25: 70% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton located?

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton is a primary school in Stanley, County Durham (DH9 9BB).

How many pupils attend St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton?

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton has around 138 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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