Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy, Billingham

In its own words: "We recognise that we are all unique and we value the gifts and talents of each member of our community. Through our nurturing environment, we strive to ensure each one of us reaches our full potential. We work hard, try our best, and accept mistakes as opportunities for learning."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am honoured to be the new Head Teacher at such a happy, vibrant school where we recognise that all children are unique and value the gifts and talents of each member of our community. At Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary each and every child is valued, nurtured, loved and are at the centre of everything we do."

The school runs after-school care until 4:20pm.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 78% in Stockton-on-Tees and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 71% in reading and 46% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy as their first choice and 37 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy are Prior's Mill CofE Primary School (0.4 miles, 77% reading, 72% maths); Roseberry Primary School (0.6 miles); Pentland Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 52% reading, 48% maths); and St Paul's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 79% reading, 89% maths).

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy is one of 35 schools run by Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (100%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (79%).

36.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 3.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 25 pupils (16%) received SEN support and 3 (1.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Billingham Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Glamis Road (a), 60 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy issued 3 suspensions, 1.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy are Northfield School and Sports College (0.6 miles) and St Michael's Catholic Academy (1.1 miles).