# St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor — Stanley, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.3/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Rachael Anderson

## Contact

- **Address:** Hustledown, South Moor, Stanley, County Durham
- **Phone:** 01207 232189
- **Website:** https://stmaryssouthmoor.bwcet.com
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/stanley/st-marys-catholic-primary-school-south-moor-22116

## About

St Mary’s is a special place, and I am passionate about the work we do each day to help every child thrive. OAt St Mary’s, we believe that every child is precious, unique, and deeply loved. As a Catholic school, our values are rooted in the teachings of Christ – love, compassion, respect, and service to others.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Dec 2018
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Dec 2018
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jul 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Generally Positive Experience: While we've been happy with our child's progress at St Mary's, we have had some issues with communication with the school. The staff are generally friendly and approachable, but it's not always easy to get a response to our questions or concerns. That being said, we love the school's focus on well-being and the opportunities for our child to develop their social skills through the Rebecca Room and other programs. *(Jun 2024)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful School Community: We've been so impressed with St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor. The school's values of love, compassion, respect, and service to others really shine through in the way the staff and children interact with each other. Our child has thrived in the nurturing environment and we love the opportunities for them to develop positive attitudes to learning and key skills like creativity and problem-solving. *(Feb 2024)*
- **4/5** — Excellent Education and Care: My children had a wonderful time at St Mary's and went on to thrive in their secondary education. The school's focus on individual attention and support really helped them build their confidence and independence. We also appreciated the emphasis on character education and the opportunities for them to contribute to the school community through volunteering and other activities. *(Sep 2023)*

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