SchoolScoresSt Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Welfare Park, Wingate, Co Durham, TS28 5AN
01429 838294 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 April 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 16 April 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
13 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
County Durham comparisons use the 118 of its 208 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 90 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 | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 107th highest of 118 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in County Durham. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 107th highest of 118 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in County Durham. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 106th highest of 118 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in County Durham. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 91% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 11 parents who had raised a concern Joint 62nd highest of 104 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in County Durham. Higher than 45% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 56th highest of 118 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in County Durham. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 90% | 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. County Durham figures pool parents at the County Durham 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
13 pupils in this year group.
31% — 31 points below the County Durham average, and 31 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 31% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 46% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 54% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 62% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 | 8 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 8 |
| Of those, offered a place | 8 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 21 |
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 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 62nd highest of 208 state primary schools in County Durham. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 47.3% | 35.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 96th highest of 208 state primary schools in County Durham. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 74th highest of 208 state primary schools in County Durham. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.3% | 18.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 208 state primary schools in County Durham. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.9% | 5.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 128th lowest of 208 state primary schools in County Durham. Lower than 30% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 142nd lowest of 208 state primary schools in County Durham. Lower than 23% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.1% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 208 state primary schools in County Durham. 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 208 state primary schools in County Durham. 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 184th highest of 207 state primary schools in County Durham. Higher than 6% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.4 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 152nd highest of 207 state primary schools in County Durham. Higher than 16% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.6 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 30th highest of 182 state primary schools in County Durham. Higher than 82% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 24.0% | 13.1%* | 14.4%* |
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; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Wingate Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Deaf Hill Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hutton Henry CofE (Controlled) Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shotton Hall Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wheatley Hill Community Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Howletch Lane Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shotton Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hesleden Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 6 needs attention · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate's Ofsted rating?
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 April 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 16 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 31% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 31 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate?
92% of the 13 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 8 families put St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate as their first choice for 8 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 8 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 147929.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.