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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle

Birch Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8JR

A Good-rated primary school in Barnard Castle where 81% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
100
Ages
3-11
FSM
17.3%
Capacity
105
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2019

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
94.0%
Writing
88.0%
Maths
94.0%
RWM Combined
81.0%

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About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle is a primary school in Barnard Castle, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 32 responses), 97% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 81% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 100 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Birch Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8JR | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Nov 2019 — Good
  3. Nov 2019 — Good (predecessor: St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Barnard Castle)
  4. Oct 2012 — Outstanding (predecessor: St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Barnard Castle)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle

What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 32 responses): 97% of parents would recommend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle.
What are St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle's latest exam results?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle: KS2 2024/25: 81% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle located?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle is a primary school in Barnard Castle, County Durham (DL12 8JR).
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle has around 100 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle with other schools?
View St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in County Durham.