--- title: "Why join us..." url: "https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/why-join-us" school: "St Charles Catholic Primary School" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in County Durham [Click Here](https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** 01388 814285 **Email:** office@stcharles.bhcet.org.uk # Why join us... Our school isn’t just about academics; it’s about becoming part of a welcoming family where every child is cherished and nurtured. Our warm and nurturing environment fosters a sense of belonging, creating one big community where everyone feels valued and supported. When you visit St. Charles, you can feel the strong sense of unity and belonging that permeates every corner. We’re passionate about outdoor learning and now, with access to our school bus, we can embark on even more exciting trips and outings to enhance our outdoor education provision. Our children at St. Charles are not only happy and safe but also eager to share their love for their school with visitors. Their enthusiasm is a testament to the exceptional experience they have here at St. Charles, where learning extends beyond the classroom walls and into the hearts of our community. ![](https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/images/St_Charles_Social_Media_Graphics.png) ### WE ARE ST CHARLES - [About Us](https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/message-from-head-teacher) - [Message from Head Teacher](https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/message-from-head-teacher) - [Why join us...](https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/why-join-us) - [Mission Statement](https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/mission-statement) - [Vision and Ethos](https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/vision-ethos) - [Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust](https://bhcet.org.uk/) - [Our Performance](https://www.find-school-performance-data.service.gov.uk/school/148628/st-charles'-catholic-primary-school,-tudhoe) - [Our Outcomes](https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/our-outcomes) - [Vacancies](https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/vacancies) - [Contact Us](https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/contact) - [School Prospectus](https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/school-prospectus) - [Nursery](https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/nursery) - [Catholic Life](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk) - [Governance](https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/governance) ![St Charles Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-charles-catholic-primary-school-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St Charles Catholic Primary School Durham Road Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6SL 01388 814285 - [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/stcharlesrcvaprimary/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stcharles_spennymoor/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St Charles Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)