St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton
Address: North Road, Dipton, Flint Hill
Town/City: Stanley
County: County Durham
Postcode: DH9 9BB
Telephone Number: 01207 570316
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
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: Mr Martin Gray
Capacity: 175
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 141 (44% boys & 56% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27%

Location and administration

URN: 148609
DfE Number: 840/3382
UKPRN: 10088229
UPRN: 200004278233
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Blaydon and Consett (E14001106)
Electoral Ward: Derwent & Pont Valley (E05016173)
Diocese: RC08(Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle)

Easting & Northing: 416128E, 553677N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 52' 41.64" N 1° 45' 0.09" W
Plus Code: 9C6WV6HX+7X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Collierley Nursery and Primary School (0.8km)
  2. Croft Community School (1.1km)
  3. Catchgate Primary School (1.8km)
  4. Tanfield Lea Community Primary School (2.2km)
  5. Annfield Plain Junior School (2.4km)
  6. Annfield Plain Infant School (2.5km)
  7. Tanfield School (2.8km)
  8. Oxhill Nursery School (2.8km)
  9. Burnopfield Primary School (3.3km)
  10. St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley (3.5km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Jill Burgess - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Lynn Coxon - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2022.
  • Mrs Marie Dimmock - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 May 2029.
  • Marie Dimmock - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 13 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 May 2029.
  • Bev Ewart - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 October 2026.
  • Beverley Ewart - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 October 2026.
  • Martin Gray - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Anna Oswald - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 March 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 March 2027.
  • Lisa Ryan - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 October 2028.
  • Joanne Scullion - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 January 2030.
  • Hannah Wilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 July 2030.
  • Karen Wilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 May 2028.