SchoolScoresOur Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Roman Catholic
Part of BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Thorpe Road, Horden, Peterlee, SR8 4AB
0191 586 3895 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 12 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
Category of concern: Special measures.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Early years | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
9 pupils in this year group.
Only 9 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 114281), before it changed to its current form.
22% — 40 points below the County Durham average, and 40 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 22% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 22% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 56% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 56% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in County Durham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 17 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 18 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (94%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 28 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 58.1% | 35.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.1% | 18.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 7th highest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.2 | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Peterlee. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher | Not published | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) | Not published | 10.1 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Seascape Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 needs attention, 5 urgent improvement · 7% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cotsford Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yohden Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Acre Rigg Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dene House Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Acre Rigg Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected
- Easington Colliery Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Howletch Lane Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Easington CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 12 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 22% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 40 points below the England average of 62%.
Is Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 18 families put Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 17 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 17 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152108.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.