Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Harris Street, Darlington, DL1 4NL
Part of: BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Darlington, DL1 4NL
350 Pupils
315 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
14.30% FSM %
170 Boys
180 Girls
About St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Darlington, Darlington, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 350 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Paula Strachan.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Darlington
Region North East
Administrative District Darlington
Parliamentary Constituency Darlington
Ward Eastbourne
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-09-2019
UKPRN 10084111
URN 146256
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Margaret Price Chair of Local Governing Body 08/01/2024 07/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Kelly Dobson Local Governor 08/11/2021 07/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Jonathan Dulston Local Governor 04/10/2023 03/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Gibson Local Governor 05/03/2025 04/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Amy Grady Local Governor 21/11/2024 20/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Fiona Lindsay Local Governor 01/10/2021 30/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Paula Strachan Local Governor 31/08/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Rosie Worthington Local Governor 20/11/2025 19/11/2029 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Darlington, Darlington.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School has 350 pupils, with a capacity of 315.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is Mrs Paula Strachan.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is at Harris Street, Darlington, DL1 4NL, in the Darlington local authority, North East.
Sixth form at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Paula Strachan
Harris Street, Darlington, DL1 4NL
01325380754
stteresasdarlington.bhcet.org.uk/
Location
DL1 4NL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146256
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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