Bewley Primary School
Billingham, TS23 3LH · Stockton-on-Tees · primary school
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24th of 54 primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees we can score, 60 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.2/10 against 2,689 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bewley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Razzamataz club, play boys or girls football, participate in multi-sports, and attend an art after-school club. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 352 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Razzamataz club? How are places allocated for the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Bewley Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Bewley Primary School remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it might achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. The school fosters a community where pupils are ‘bright, proud and successful’, demonstrating exceptional behaviour and high achievement across all groups. Leaders have created a ‘rich and ambitious curriculum’ that deeply engages pupils and supports their holistic development.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘behave exceptionally well’, showing resilience, kindness, and a strong sense of pride in their school community.
- The curriculum is carefully structured with cross-curricular links, such as calculating heart rates in PE, and is enriched by diverse experiences like the ‘River of Hope’ project.
- There is a nurtured ‘love of reading’, with strong routines ensuring all pupils, including those finding it difficult, make rapid progress.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same ‘ambitious curriculum’ alongside peers, receiving skilful support to build independence.
- Staff feel supported and valued, describing the environment as a ‘Bewley family’, while governors maintain strong oversight.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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