Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9JP · Stockton-on-Tees · primary school
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35th 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 — 5.5/10 against 1,487 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| 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.
Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 360 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 below the national median in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the academy structure influence day-to-day teaching decisions?
What Ofsted said about Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it could achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. Pupils ‘thrive at this positive and welcoming school’, benefiting from a ‘high-quality curriculum’ that builds knowledge effectively from early years. Leaders maintain ‘high expectations around all aspects of school life’, which pupils consistently meet with exceptional behaviour and eagerness to learn.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious and well-connected’, with ‘well-chosen and purposeful learning activities’ that bring subjects to life.
- ‘Behaviour and attitudes to learning are exceptional’, with pupils taking care of one another and the school community ‘with pride’.
- Reading instruction is strong; pupils make a ‘bright start to learning to read’ through ‘well-structured phonics teaching’ and a school-wide ‘love of books’.
- Mathematics teaching is ‘carefully adapted to meet pupils’ needs’, helping them ‘solve problems and use reasoning’ effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well supported to work alongside their peers’ through careful adaptations and resources.
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 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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