SchoolScoresChrist The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Tedder Avenue, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9JP
01642 765639 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 May 2015. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 17 November 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Stockton-on-Tees comparisons use the 22 of its 46 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 24 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Stockton-on-Tees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 11th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 14th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 12th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 89% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern Joint 14th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 16% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 80% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 15th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Stockton-on-Tees figures pool parents at the Stockton-on-Tees schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
52 pupils in this year group.
56% — 9 points below the Stockton-on-Tees average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stockton-on-Tees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Stockton-on-Tees. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 36 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 36 |
| Of those, offered a place | 36 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 58 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Stockton-on-Tees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 44.2% | 31.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 25th highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 22nd highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 34th highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 9.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 30th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.2% | 11.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 42nd highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 19% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.4 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 37th highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 30% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.6 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 29th highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 37% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.2% | 13.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Bader Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thornaby CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Village Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whinstone Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Clare's RC Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Acklam Whin Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2023 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mandale Mill Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020, before conversion) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis of Assisi CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harewood Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 May 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 17 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy?
86% of the 42 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 36 families put Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy as their first choice for 36 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 36 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142279.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.