--- description: "St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park, Bishop Auckland, strive to inspire, enthuse and motivate all children to develop a lifelong love of learning and we believe that every child has the capacity to succeed. Our curriculum is designed to motivate all children and we provide a wide range of strategies to adapt our curriculum to meet the needs of all our learners." url: "https://stchads.bhcet.org.uk/" school: "St Chad's Catholic Primary School" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in County Durham [Click Here](https://stchads.bhcet.org.uk/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** 01388 603 632 **Email:** admin@stchads.bhcet.org.uk ### Everyone is welcome at our school If you are interested in joining our school family, applications are now open for Reception places for September 2027 entry. Please contact us for more information. [Apply for a place at our school](https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/2189/Apply-now-for-a-primary-school-place-deadline-15-January-2027) ### Nursery Places At St Chad's we have a well resourced nursery that supports early development through play, exploration and creativity [Find out more](https://stchads.bhcet.org.uk/nursery) ### Nursery Places At St Chad's we have a well resourced nursery that supports early development through play, exploration and creativity [Find out more](https://stchads.bhcet.org.uk/nursery) ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-chad-s-catholic-primary-school-2/images/homepage/849414444_1421595403442785_9105267992080036374_n.jpg) ## Welcome to St Chads Catholic Primary School At St Chad’s, our exciting Forest School programme is at the heart of learning. Children enjoy hands-on adventures that spark creativity, build resilience and nurture a love of the outdoors. From exploring woodland areas to discovering new skills in nature, every day brings opportunities to grow, imagine and thrive. We are delighted to welcome 3 and 4-year-olds into our friendly and caring nursery, where little learners can make new friends, grow in confidence and enjoy a warm, nurturing start to their education. Families are invited to our **Early Years Open Morning on Tuesday 10th November, 9.00am to 10.30am**, where you can see our Nursery and Reception environments in action, meet our friendly staff and discover what makes our school such a special place to learn and grow. St Chad’s is a welcoming and inclusive community where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their very best. With wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, children feel happy, confident and ready to learn. By choosing St Chad’s, your child becomes part of a caring school family where compassion, confidence and curiosity flourish every day. ## Latest News ![Image of Science Day Ignites Learning at St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park](https://files.schudio.com/st-chad-s-catholic-primary-school-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/890971112_2194587614786305_1312540441329827258_n.jpg) 9 November 2026 ### [Science Day Ignites Learning at St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park](https://stchads.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-11-09-science-day-ignites-learning-at-st-chad-s-catholic-primary-school-witton-park) Pupils and families at St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park enjoyed an exciting day of discovery as part of a special Science Day led by Usmaa from The Royal Institution. During the day, the whole school took part in an engaging science show centred on food, giving pupils the opportunity to explore scientific concepts linked to what we eat and how science plays a role in everyday life. The interactive session encouraged children to think more deeply about the world around them while making learning both fun and memorable. ![Image of School Council Election Day at St Chad's Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-chad-s-catholic-primary-school-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/860149447_1060439923696562_1140996204474137172_n.jpeg) 26 October 2026 ### [School Council Election Day at St Chad's Catholic Primary School](https://stchads.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-10-26-school-council-election-day-at-st-chad-s-catholic-primary-school) Pupils at St Chad's Catholic Primary School in Witton Park have been taking part in an exciting School Council election, giving children the opportunity to share their ideas and contribute to school life. Candidates from Class 2 proudly read their election manifestos to their classmates, outlining their ideas and explaining why they would like to represent their peers on the School Council. Following the presentations, pupils cast their votes as part of the democratic process. ![Image of Celebrating Learning Across the Curriculum at St Chad’s Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-chad-s-catholic-primary-school-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/Screenshot_2026-10-20_at_12.32.35.png) 20 October 2026 ### [Celebrating Learning Across the Curriculum at St Chad’s Catholic Primary School](https://stchads.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-10-20-celebrating-learning-across-the-curriculum-at-st-chad-s-catholic-primary-school) Pupils at St Chad’s Catholic Primary School in Witton Park, Bishop Auckland, have been enjoying a wide range of engaging learning experiences across music, personal development, history and dance. The children in Class 1 have been making the most of their music lessons, learning a variety of songs and developing their musical skills through exploring the glockenspiels. Their enthusiasm and enjoyment have been evident as they sing, play and grow in confidence as young musicians. 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