--- title: "Why join us..." url: "https://stmarysbc.bhcet.org.uk/why-join-us" school: "St. Mary's Catholic Primary School" --- **Tel:** 01833 637029 **Email:** office@stmarysbc.bhcet.org.uk # Why join us... St Mary’s promises an enriching educational journey tailored to inspire and nurture your child’s growth. We prioritise the holistic development of every student, fostering a love for learning and exploration from the very beginning. With our promotion of outdoor education, including our charming chicken coop and expansive gardening area, children can connect with nature and cultivate valuable life skills outside of the classroom. Our delightful Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) room provides a warm and welcoming environment for young learners to thrive. Recognised as one of the top 10 performing schools in County Durham by the Northern Echo, we boast a team of experienced staff with a wealth of knowledge, ensuring every child receives the support they need to flourish. From Nursery weekly adventures, to our excellent links and relationships with the local community, joining our school means starting a journey of endless possibilities and boundless opportunities for growth. ![](https://stmarysbc.bhcet.org.uk/images/Screenshot_2024-06-25_at_13.21.49(1).png) ### WE ARE ST MARY'S - [About Us](https://stmarysbc.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/welcome) - [Welcome](https://stmarysbc.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/welcome) - [About us](https://stmarysbc.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/about-us) - [Why join us...](https://stmarysbc.bhcet.org.uk/why-join-us) - [Mission Statement](https://stmarysbc.bhcet.org.uk/information/mission-statement) - [Ethos and Values](https://stmarysbc.bhcet.org.uk/catholic-life/ethos-and-values) - [Our Outcomes](https://stmarysbc.bhcet.org.uk/our-outcomes) - [Our Performance](https://www.find-school-performance-data.service.gov.uk/school/149058/st-mary's-catholic-primary-school,-barnard-castle) - [Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust](https://bhcet.org.uk/) - [Vacancies](https://stmarysbc.bhcet.org.uk/vacancies) - [Contact Us](https://stmarysbc.bhcet.org.uk/contact) - [School Prospectus](https://stmarysbc.bhcet.org.uk/school-prospectus) - [Catholic Life](https://stmarysbc.bhcet.org.uk/catholic-life/our-faith-journey) - [Governance](https://stmarysbc.bhcet.org.uk/governance) ![St. Mary's Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-rc-primary-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Birch Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8JR 01833 637029 - [Online Payments](https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin) - [Teams FAQs](https://bhcet.org.uk/information/teams-faqs/) - [Office 365](https://outlook.office365.com/carmel.org.uk) - [Remote Access](https://remote.carmel.org.uk/) - [Liturgy](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/StMarysPrimaryBarnardCastle/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stmarys_barnardcastle/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Mary's Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stmarysbc.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)