Catchgate Primary School

Welcome to Catchgate Primary School

We are a busy and friendly school with lots going on. This website aims to give you a taster of the school, as well as providing regular updated information for both parents and pupils.

We hope that you enjoy your visit to our website, and that you find any information you are looking for. Please feel free to contact the school direct with any queries you may have.

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Photos from Catchgate Primary School's post What a Spooktacular effort you all went to today! 👻🧙‍♀️
Have a safe and wonderful half term and we look forward to seeing you all on Monday 3rd November 2025!!! 🎆 20 Likes

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Photos from Catchgate Primary School's post Year 3 had a fantastic trip to NDA on Tuesday.
This was for the 'Mathemagicians' event 🎩
The activities were based on place value the children had the opportunity to improve their maths skills through games, activities and lots of snacks and prizes!
A fabulous afternoon was had by all, including lots of fun with our friends from the other primary schools in the trust 👍 Miss Little was so proud of everyone's brilliant behaviour ❤️ 7 Likes

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Photos from Catchgate Primary School's post 📽️🎙️ Budding Documentary Makers in Action! 🌍✨
Year 4/5 stepped into the spotlight this week as scriptwriters, camera crew, and presenters in Geography! 🎬 They created mini-documentaries about the UK's capital cities, exploring famous landmarks and fascinating history.
From Edinburgh Castle to Big Ben, our young stars brought the stories to life with creativity and confidence. 🌟
🎥 The classroom was buzzing with talent – future filmmakers in the making!
#GeographyInAction #YoungPresenters #MiniDocumentaryMagic #StarsOfTheFuture #CreativeClassroom 3 Likes

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Communications Update:
1. After half term, school will be switching to Arbor for all communications. Thank you to everyone that has signed up so far and to those that have taken part in comms testing. So far 86% of you have signed up, brilliant!
2. There are currently a small number of parents that have NOT yet signed up/registered for Arbor. Please can parents check junk and spam folders for login details.
3. If you have not received login details or you are still experiencing difficulties please get in touch as soon as possible, by telephone or email at enquiries@catchgateps.org.uk
*Please note that the In App message function to the school mailbox is NOT being used or monitored.
**Arbor is NOT yet to be used for reporting absence; please continue to report in the usual way, telephone or email.
***Please can we request that parents move away from using facebook messenger as a method of communication.
Important messages such as pupil absence, changes to collection/ drop off arrangements, collecting early, club changes, medication MUST be telephoned into the office.
This message will be sent out on ParentPay today also.
Thank you for your continued support. 2 Likes

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Cleaning position available at Catchgate Primary School. Enquiries direct to school please. 4 Likes

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Photos from Catchgate Primary School's post In Year 2, this week will be looking at riddle poems. Today we were looking at some riddle poems that are focusing on animals. It was our job to work out what animal the riddle was describing.
"I have 6 legs, I can fly and I am red with black spots, what am I?" Rosie
"What am I? I have 4 legs, I like to eat carrots and I have 2 long ears." Ronnie
"I have 4 legs, I love to go for walks I say, "woof woof", what am I?" Jessica-Rose 4 Likes

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Photos from Catchgate Primary School's post Today, our Year 6 students explored how shadows are formed using torches and different objects. They discovered that shadows are made when light is blocked by an opaque object, and that the distance and angle of the light can change the size and shape of the shadow!
They experimented finding the shadows of opaque, transparent and translucent objects.
“It was really fun seeing how our shadows got bigger when we moved the torch closer!” — Sophie
“I didn’t know that light travels in straight lines — that’s why shadows always form on the opposite side of the light!” — Corey 7 Likes

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Why choose us?

At Catchgate Primary School we believe all children are entitled to develop to their fullest potential enabling each one to grow in confidence, knowledge and understanding.

We provide a happy, caring, safe and stimulating environment which promotes self-esteem, respect to self and others, co-operation and introduces a range of life skills for participation in the wider community.

We work in partnership with parents and the community to ensure children’s development and learning are achieved together.

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New College Durham Academies Trust