St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Billingham, TS23 1LJ · Stockton-on-Tees · primary school
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52nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.8/10 against 2,315 of them, against 2.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools). An inspection in January 2026 used the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, rugby, cross-country running, and netball, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 124 pupils against a stated capacity of 195. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have established a "secure understanding" of strengths and priorities, resulting in a "nurturing and respectful" environment. Pupils feel safe and valued, with behaviour described as "typically calm and orderly" and attendance showing recent improvement. While the overall standard is expected, specific areas regarding mathematics knowledge and early years interactions require further development.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious, broad curriculum" and prioritised essential reading, writing, and mathematics skills.
- Staff provide "timely and effective support" for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, helping them access learning.
- There is a "clear and consistent focus" on pupils' spiritual, moral, and mental health development, which is a "significant strength."
- Staff morale is high, with staff reporting they feel "well equipped" and "valued by leaders."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must continue to develop pupils' "core foundational knowledge in mathematics" to address gaps that limit achievement in complex tasks.
- Staff in the early years should consistently maximise interactions to "deepen children's understanding" and extend learning, as current quality is sometimes variable.
- Pupils' understanding of "equality and cultural diversity" is less secure than other areas of personal development and requires strengthening.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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