St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School, Billingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St John the Evangelist creates a warm, inclusive environment where all pupils feel valued and supported. The school excels at promoting mental health and wellbeing, with pupils confidently discussing these topics and developing emotional maturity. Teachers know their pupils well and quickly identify any gaps in learning, providing same-day support to help them succeed.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on pupils' mental health and wellbeing with pupils showing maturity when discussing these topics
- Inclusive culture where pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils receive timely, personalised support
- Effective early reading teaching that helps most pupils learn to read quickly and fluently
- Improved attendance rates with reduced persistent absence for key groups
- Nurturing relationships between staff and pupils that motivate positive attitudes to learning
Areas for Improvement
- Gaps in pupils' mathematical knowledge limit their achievement in complex tasks - improvement plans are in place but impact not yet fully realised
- Quality of adult interactions in early years is variable, with opportunities to extend children's learning not always maximised
- Pupils' understanding of equality and cultural diversity is less secure than in other areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Lunchtime clubs, pupil parliament, themed curriculum days, creative and sporting opportunities, career and aspirational events with local businesses, theatre visits, educational trips
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School is a caring, inclusive school where pupils feel safe and supported. Leaders have made positive improvements in behaviour, attendance, and are working to strengthen pupils' mathematical knowledge.
At a Glance
31.3%
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 56% to 86%. Maths has remained stable at around 68%. Writing has improved from 72% to 77%.
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
23.0
Infant (KS1)
31.5
KS2
5
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
64%
Available places
124 pupils
195 capacity
71 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Billingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Billingham
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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.26292%
Overall absence
11.76471%
Persistent absence
119
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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