# St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park — Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Miss J. Ellison

## Contact

- **Address:** St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park, Bishop Auckland, County Durham
- **Phone:** 01388 603 632
- **Website:** https://stchads.bhcet.org.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bishop-auckland/st-chads-catholic-primary-school-witton-park-21644

## About

At St. Chad’s, our exciting Forest School programme is at the heart of our ethos, giving children hands on learning adventures that spark creativity, build resilience and nurture a love for the outdoors. We are a welcoming school community where every child is valued, supported and inspired to achieve their best. Wellbeing is central to everything we do, ensuring that pupils feel happy, confident and ready to learn.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Sep 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Sep 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Sep 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Sep 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Sep 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Sep 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Mixed feelings about the school: I've had mixed experiences with St Chad's so far. The staff are friendly and the facilities are good, but I feel like my child's individual needs are not always being met. We're still waiting to see if they'll get the support they need. *(Sep 2023)*
- **5/5** — Inspiring STEM experiences: St Chad's has provided my child with some amazing STEM experiences, including a recent visit to the Locomotion Museum. The teachers are passionate and enthusiastic about their subjects and it really shows. *(Jan 2023)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic school with caring staff: I've been so impressed with the care and support my child receives at St Chad's. The Forest School programme has been a highlight for them and they love learning about nature and the outdoors. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional education with a strong sense of community: As a former parent, I can confidently say that St Chad's provides an exceptional education that prepares children for the world beyond. The sense of community is strong and the values taught align perfectly with our family's values. *(Jun 2022)*

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