St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School
75%
Capacity
146
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Catholic primary school serving the Stockton-on-Tees community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 146 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Linzi Nelson, it falls under Stockton-on-Tees local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11872nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 55 in Stockton-on-Tees.
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 15 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Forest School, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Rounders, Football, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees, St John the Evangelist Catholic 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Catholic |
| Address | Cowpen Lane, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 1LJ |
| Headteacher | Linzi Nelson |
| Local Authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Number of Pupils | 146 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.1% |
| School Capacity | 146 / 195 (75% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Jan 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Dec 2010. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (44%)
11872nd of 13,686
Nationally
604th of 677
In North East
51st of 55
In Stockton-on-Tees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
44%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
33%
'23/24
44%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
28
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cowpen Lane, Billingham
Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 1LJ
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