St Gregory's Catholic Academy, Stockton-on-Tees
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Gregory's creates a warm, welcoming environment where children feel they belong and are encouraged to develop as confident, responsible citizens. The school excels at supporting all pupils' wellbeing through a dedicated team and rich personal development programme, whilst maintaining high academic standards particularly in reading, maths and English. Staff build strong relationships with pupils based on care and trust, creating a nurturing community where children thrive.
Key Strengths
- Personal development programme that builds confidence, resilience and strong social skills through leadership roles and community involvement
- Highly effective wellbeing team providing additional support for vulnerable pupils
- Ambitious and inclusive curriculum taught well, particularly in English and Maths, with reading as a clear priority
- Strong safeguarding culture where pupils feel safe and know who to speak to about worries
- Inclusive approach that ensures disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs progress well
Areas for Improvement
- Writing development needs to be more consistent, as pupils are not always helped enough to improve how they express their understanding in written responses
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
House captains, wellbeing ambassadors, visiting speakers from the community, enriching trips
St Gregory's Catholic Academy is a welcoming school where pupils experience a strong sense of belonging and benefit from a rich personal development programme that builds confidence and resilience. The school maintains high expectations for behaviour and attitudes, with effective safeguarding and inclusive practices that support all learners.
At a Glance
22.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 68% to 80%. Maths has improved from 65% to 73%. Writing has improved from 61% to 87%.
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
224 pupils
262 capacity
38 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stockton-on-Tees
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stockton-on-Tees
Admissions Demand - Stockton-on-Tees
Places available
2,618
Applications
1,871
Got 1st preference
97.8%
Got preferred school
99.3%
Primary admissions across Stockton-on-Tees (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.04897%
Overall absence
12.35955%
Persistent absence
178
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Gregory's Catholic Academy
Abbey Hill Academy
Kiora Hall
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy
The Grangefield Academy
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
Red House School
North Shore Academy
King Edwin School
Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy
Elmbank Learning Centre
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