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Pentland Primary School

Pentland Primary School

Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2RGPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

70%

Capacity

254

Pupils

1.4x

Demand

About Pentland Primary School

Pentland Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Stockton-on-Tees community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 254 pupils on roll, operating at 70% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Pentland Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Debbie Hamilton, it falls under Stockton-on-Tees local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11788th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 50th out of 55 in Stockton-on-Tees.

Pentland Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 21 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Pentland Primary School include Art Studios, Library, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Gymnastics, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Chess, Science Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees, Pentland Primary School 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPentland Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2RG
HeadteacherDebbie Hamilton
Local AuthorityStockton-on-Tees
Number of Pupils254
Free School Meals (FSM)38.6%
School Capacity254 / 363 (70% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (22 Sept 2021): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (45%)

11788th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 86%

600th of 677

In North East

Top 89%

50th of 55

In Stockton-on-Tees

Top 91%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

45%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 102
Expected:63%
Higher:10%
Writing
Expected:55%
Higher:5%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:60%
Higher:8%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -4%

'22/23

49%

'23/24

45%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySEN UnitResourced Provision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosLibrarySensory RoomICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballTennisGymnasticsAthleticsRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningChessScience ClubFilm ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

21

Applications

30

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

21 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 Pentland Primary School

Pentland Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01642559609pentlandprimary.org.uk

Pentland Avenue, Billingham

Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2RG

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Pentland Avenue, Billingham

Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2RG

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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