Village Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 8PW · Stockton-on-Tees · primary school
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42nd 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 — 3.8/10 against 948 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| 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.
Village Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council, school choir, and play guitar, ukulele, keyboard, or trumpet. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 241 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific activities does the School Council organise for pupils? How does the school manage the current over-capacity situation for new entrants?
What Ofsted said about Village Primary School
Overview
Village Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and value learning as a route to future careers. The report highlights a positive culture where relationships are "warm and caring," and pupils feel safe and trusted by staff. Leaders have designed an "interesting and exciting curriculum" that supports inclusive learning and high staff morale.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate good manners and behaviour, with bullying reported as non-existent and concerns handled confidently by adults.
- Teachers use assessment effectively to gauge understanding and provide timely support, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- A consistent daily approach to phonics and reading helps pupils become "confident, fluent readers" from an early age.
- Staff morale is high, with teachers describing it as a "school you want to be at" due to supportive leadership and trust.
- Children in the early years make a "fast start in learning," supported by inviting independent activities and strong language modelling.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some foundation subjects, such as geography, is not as well mapped out as in others; leaders must ensure staff identify the most important knowledge for pupils to remember across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear systems for reporting concerns, swift action taken to help pupils and families, and appropriate vetting checks carried out on staff.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 90% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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