Open Other Primary Roman Catholic

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School

Thorpe Road, Peterlee, SR8 4AB
Part of: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Peterlee, SR8 4AB
— Pupils
119 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
— FSM %
— Boys
— Girls
About Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 5–11 based in County Durham, North East. The school is and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

School capacity: 119. Current headteacher: Lisa Ashton.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with County Durham or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency Easington
Ward Horden & Dene House
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Not applicable
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form N/A
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-01-2026
UKPRN 10098909
URN 152108
Data Last Updated 08-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Fr Sean Neylan Chair of Local Governing Body 01/01/2026 31/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Carole Scott Chair of Local Governing Body 26/01/2026 11/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Clare Sutherland Chair of Local Governing Body 11/03/2026 31/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Daniel Dunleavy Local Governor 01/01/2026 31/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr William McCafferty Local Governor 01/01/2026 12/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Fr Sean Neylan Local Governor 01/01/2026 09/01/2026 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Carole Scott Local Governor 26/01/2026 25/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Clare Sutherland Local Governor 01/01/2026 11/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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0.95 km • Peterlee
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1.43 km • Peterlee
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1.66 km • Peterlee
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1.66 km • Peterlee
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Acre Rigg Academy
1.78 km • Peterlee
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Dene House Primary School
1.79 km • Peterlee
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Peterlee, County Durham.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
Yes, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is Mrs Lisa Ashton.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is at Thorpe Road, Horden, Peterlee, SR8 4AB, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Ashton
Thorpe Road, Horden, Peterlee, SR8 4AB
01915863895
olsots.durham.sch.uk/
Location
SR8 4AB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 152108
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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