St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
Address: Pemberton Road, Blackhill
Town/City: Consett
County: County Durham
Postcode: DH8 8JD
Telephone Number: 01207 502657
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
Sponsor: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Victoria Ramshaw
Capacity: 270
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 202 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 75% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.9%

Location and administration

URN: 148413
DfE Number: 840/3401
UKPRN: 10087505
UPRN: 200004279655
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Blaydon and Consett (E14001106)
Electoral Ward: Benfieldside (E05016157)
Diocese: RC08(Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle)

Easting & Northing: 409233E, 551430N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 51' 29.58" N 1° 51' 27.2" W
Plus Code: 9C6WV45R+7X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Benfieldside Primary School (0.6km)
  2. The Grove Primary School (1.2km)
  3. St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett (1.3km)
  4. Delta Independent School (1.4km)
  5. Derwentside College (1.6km)
  6. Shotley Bridge Primary School (1.7km)
  7. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett (1.7km)
  8. Learning for Life (1.8km)
  9. Consett Infant School (1.8km)
  10. Consett Academy (1.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Chris Callan - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 March 2029.
  • Lynn Coxon - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 March 2022.
  • Michelle Dale - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Jennifer Edgoose - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 November 2028.
  • Father Tom McHale - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 March 2029.
  • David Rafferty - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 October 2027.
  • Victoria Ramshaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Gail Roe - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 February 2028.
  • Jonathan Sims - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 October 2029.
  • Joanna Spence - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 July 2027.
  • Joanna Spence - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 4 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 July 2027.