Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy
75%
Capacity
157
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Stockton-on-Tees community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 157 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lucy Flaherty, it falls under Stockton-on-Tees local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12644th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 54th out of 55 in Stockton-on-Tees.
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 14 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (19 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Dance, Swimming, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Book Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Rievaulx Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2BS |
| Headteacher | Lucy Flaherty |
| Local Authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Number of Pupils | 157 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.3% |
| School Capacity | 157 / 210 (75% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (39%)
12644th of 13,686
Nationally
636th of 677
In North East
54th of 55
In Stockton-on-Tees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
39%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
39%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
19 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
20
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (70% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy
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Contact Information
Rievaulx Avenue, Billingham
Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2BS
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