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St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School

Academy converter · Billingham · TS23 1LJ

Ages 3–11 · 124 pupils · Stockton-on-Tees

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

44%

Overall absence

4.4%

Admissions demand

0.92 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-01-08

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)44%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
101.0
Avg scaled score — maths
101.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
102.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)5.0%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
120

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.92 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

12

Places offered

14

1st-preference offers

12

Total preferences (any rank)
18
Preferred offers (top 3)
13
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill64%

124 pupils · 195 places

Pupils on roll
124
Boys / girls
64 / 60
School capacity
195
Capacity fill
124 / 195 (64%)
Free school meals
31.3%
FSM pupils
35
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Linzi Nelson

Location

Address
Cowpen Lane
Postcode
TS23 1LJ
Town
Billingham
Local authority
Stockton-on-Tees
District
Stockton-on-Tees
Constituency
Stockton North
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, 124 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 31.3%. Religious character: Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

Open schools in Billingham
14
Primary schools in Billingham
11
Academies among open schools in Billingham
86% (12)
Open schools in TS23
11
Primary in TS23
8
Open schools in Stockton-on-Tees LA
87
Primary in Stockton-on-Tees LA
60

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BillinghamNear TS23

  • Pentland Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Primary

    Billingham · TS23 2RG · Stockton-on-Tees

    Ages 2–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence7.8%
    • FSM39.3%
    • Demand1.00

    0.5 miles away

  • Roseberry Primary School

    Academy converter · Primary

    Billingham · TS23 2HJ · Stockton-on-Tees

    Ages 3–11

    • FSM50.2%

    0.7 miles away

  • Oakdene Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Billingham · TS23 3NR · Stockton-on-Tees

    Ages 2–11

    • KS283%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM41.2%
    • Demand1.00

    1.2 miles away

  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Billingham · TS23 3NN · Stockton-on-Tees

    Ages 3–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM28.4%
    • Demand1.00

    1.2 miles away

  • Crooksbarn Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Stockton-on-tees · TS20 1SN · Stockton-on-Tees

    Ages 3–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM5.1%
    • Demand1.00

    1.3 miles away

  • Norton Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Academy converter · Primary

    Stockton-on-Tees · TS20 2RD · Stockton-on-Tees

    Ages 3–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM38.0%
    • Demand1.00

    1.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Linzi Nelson
Telephone
01642643400
Website
https://stjohnte.bhcet.org.uk/

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