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Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington
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Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington
- Primary
- Greater Willington DL15 0PB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority for the school. Adults read carefully chosen books to pupils daily.
Success of the Curriculum: The school鈥檚 curriculum is well planned, starting from Nursery to Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some inconsistencies in phonics delivery and book matching for early readers.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders swiftly identify pupils at risk of falling behind with phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is excellent both in lessons and around school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils are skilled readers, and the school supports those falling behind.
Support for SEND Pupils: Plans for pupils with SEND are not clear and precise enough, needing improvement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand how to keep themselves safe, both online and in the wider community.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils contribute wholeheartedly to making the school an even safer environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are actively sought and considered.
Parental Involvement: Staff encourage and support parents to read to and with their children.
Extracurricular Activities: The school runs breakfast and after-school clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff receive high levels of support both personally and in managing their workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers design learning so that pupils revisit important knowledge as a matter of routine.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers have secure subject knowledge and use resources well to help pupils understand tricky concepts.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff do not deliver phonics lessons consistently well.
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About Us
Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 118 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 59% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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C
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | 22 | 22.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 104 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.35% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington
Local authority ratio 19 : 1