Is St William's Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 42nd of 200 primary schools in County Durham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St William's Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 60% of pupils at St William's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St William's Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St William's Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St William's Catholic Primary School

Elwick View, Trimdon Village, Trimdon Station, TS29 6HY

Local ranking42nd of 200 primary schools in County Durham

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

140

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 60.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 5.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 70.0%
Maths (Expected): 70.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 70.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 20

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 131
Boys: 66 (53%)
Girls: 59 (47%)
Capacity: 140 (89% full)
SEND: 13.0%
FSM Eligible: 14.9%
EAL: 7.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.3%
SEN Support: 10.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 26.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,933/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.5%
White Other: 5.3%
Black African: 3.8%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.8%
Mixed Other: 0.8%

88.5%

White British

5.3%

White Other

3.8%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01429880348

admin@stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk

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Elwick View

Trimdon Station, North East

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Administrative

URN: 147402
UKPRN: 10084235
Establishment No.: 3442
Trust: BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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