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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle is a academy converter primary school in Barnard Castle, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 100 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

100

Pupils

105

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle is managed by County Durham and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by County Durham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle — School Information

Full address
Birch Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8JR
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
17.3% of pupils
DfE URN
149058

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle

Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle oversubscribed?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle is operating close to its capacity of 105 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by County Durham before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle cover?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle is a primary school in Barnard Castle, County Durham, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.