Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Academy sponsor ledPrimaryAges 5–11Roman Catholic
Thorpe Road, Horden, Peterlee, SR8 4AB
Headteacher · Mrs Lisa Ashton
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Key facts
Pupils99Capacity 119
OfstedGraded inspectionInspected 12 November 2024
TrustBishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust
Free school meals52.5%
Ofsted
Inspection on 12 November 2024. Ofsted no longer gives an overall grade.
- Quality of educationInadequate
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementInadequate
- Early yearsInadequate
- SafeguardingEffective
The school was placed in the category: Special measures.
Read the full Ofsted reportsOfsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception and junior places
Applications for September 2027 close 15 January 2027. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
Apply through County Durham council, not the school.
Nearby schools
- Seascape Primary School0.6 mi
- Cotsford Primary School0.9 mi
- Yohden Primary School1.0 mi
- Dene Academy1.0 mi
- Acre Rigg Academy1.1 mi