SchoolScoresSt Paul's Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Wolviston Mill Lane, Billingham, TS22 5LU
01642 360022 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
82 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Billingham comparisons use the 7 of its 11 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 4 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 | Billingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Billingham. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 98% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Billingham. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 98% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Billingham. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Billingham. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 64% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 50 parents who had raised a concern Joint 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Billingham. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 88% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 17 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 56% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 4th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Billingham. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 95% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 36%). 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. Billingham figures pool parents at the Billingham 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
28 pupils in this year group.
75% — 10 points above the Stockton-on-Tees average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stockton-on-Tees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 26 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 58 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 6 places for social, emotional and mental health needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Stockton-on-Tees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 11 state primary schools in Billingham. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 31.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 11 state primary schools in Billingham. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 3.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 11 state primary schools in Billingham. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 11 state primary schools in Billingham. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 9.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 11 state primary schools in Billingham. Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 11 state primary schools in Billingham. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 11.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Billingham. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Billingham. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.44% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 11 state primary schools in Billingham. Higher than 90% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.7 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 11 state primary schools in Billingham. Higher than 98% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 16.5 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 9 state primary schools in Billingham. Higher than 62% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Prior's Mill CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wolviston Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pentland Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
- Roseberry Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crooksbarn Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakdene Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Billingham South Community Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Paul's Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
95% of the 82 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Paul's Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Paul's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 26 families put St Paul's Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 28 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 26 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 142739.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.