Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy
Billingham, TS23 2BS · Stockton-on-Tees · primary school
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23rd 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 — 7.1/10 against 1,928 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 62% | 4.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Quad Kids Athletics and Netball, and visit Wynyard Woodland Park for an Active Literacy Trail.
Getting in
The published school roll is 156 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, where they are described as “polite, respectful and articulate.” Leaders have decisively adapted the curriculum following previous inspection outcomes, resulting in an “ambitious curriculum that meets their needs effectively.” The school fosters a positive culture where pupils embody trust virtues to develop character traits such as “independence and resilience.”
Strengths
- Pupils understand behaviour expectations and agree that rewards and sanctions are applied “consistently and fairly.”
- Staff use a consistent approach to learning, helping pupils “activate” prior knowledge and rapidly identifying when extra support is needed.
- The school provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access the “same broad and balanced curriculum as their peers.”
- Early reading is strong, with most pupils becoming “confident and fluent readers” by the end of Year 2 through targeted catch-up programmes.
- Leaders actively engage families through initiatives like “reading breakfasts” and the “maths café.”
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure letter formation is a focus, as the current handwriting programme is not implemented consistently, meaning some pupils do not form letters accurately.
- The school should take further action to improve foundational writing skills, as grammar, spelling, and punctuation are not developed well enough, making some pupils’ writing “difficult to understand.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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