St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
Academy converter primary school in Spennymoor (County Durham).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At St Charles we believe that every child deserves the best education and we have the highest expectations for every child who attends our school. As a school within Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust, our aim is for all children to reach their full potential by giving them the education that they need today and setting them up with every chance to succeed tomorrow.
All schools have their own distinctive feel which makes each one unique.
We believe that the special feel and caring, supportive and friendly environment comes from our ethos that are centred upon the life and teachings of Jesus Christ We have a team that is committed to childrens well-being, achieving high standards and providing the very best opportunities for all in our care.
Staff, supported by governors, work hard to deliver a rich and challenging curriculum; to prepare children for future education; and to help them acquire the skills and enthusiasm needed to embrace the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Dance
- Football
- Robotics
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Teaching School HubRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 148628
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Constituency
- Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2021
Governing body (7 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Christopher Butler | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Vanessa Gardner | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Patricia Hindson | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Emma Foster | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Christopher Butler | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Hannah Thompson | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Lisa Thompson | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 |
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