St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 1DL · Stockton-on-Tees · primary school
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31st 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 the 3,775 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 5.2/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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 Mary's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 111 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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
Since the higher standard attainment is 0.0%, what specific support is provided to pupils aiming for greater depth? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum for those who attend?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Mary’s Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a place where pupils ‘dream big, respect everyone’s uniqueness, show kindness and work hard’. The report highlights a friendly environment where nearly all parents support the school and staff, and pupils feel safe and aspirational.
Strengths
- The curriculum is structured well, with new learning sequenced to build progressively on prior knowledge.
- Early reading is a priority; children in Reception know letter sounds, blend to read simple words, and are ‘quickly becoming fluent readers’.
- Staff morale is high, with colleagues described as ‘an extended family’ and senior leaders taking a ‘hands-on’ approach.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively, with parents involved in planning to help them reach targets.
- Behaviour is good, bullying rarely happens, and pupils trust staff to resolve issues.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, leaders have not identified the essential knowledge pupils need to know or how to demonstrate it at the end of each unit.
- Teachers are not clear on what pupils should remember in these subjects, leading to gaps in some pupils’ knowledge.
- Leaders need to define more precisely the knowledge pupils need to retain and ensure teachers are teaching and assessing using this.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring everyone understands that ‘safeguarding issues could happen here’ and maintaining extensive training and vigilance.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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