SchoolScoresSt Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Catholic · Nursery class
Part of BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
The Baltic, Witton Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0EP
01388 603632 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 September 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Bishop Auckland comparisons use the 21 of its 30 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bishop Auckland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 14th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 17th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 91% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 17 parents who had raised a concern Joint 17th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 12% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 84% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 20th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bishop Auckland figures pool parents at the Bishop Auckland schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
12 pupils in this year group.
67% — 5 points above the County Durham average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 | 5 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 5 |
| Of those, offered a place | 5 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 9 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 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 Joint 17th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.8% | 35.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 28th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.6% | 18.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 19th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 5.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 25th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 9% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.4 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 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
- Escomb Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Toft Hill Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Witton-le-Wear Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Helen Auckland Community Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Etherley Lane Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodhouse Primary Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hunwick Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Copeland Road Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park's Ofsted rating?
St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 September 2023.
How did St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park?
76% of the 21 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 5 families put St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park as their first choice for 5 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 5 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 148281.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.