St William's Catholic Primary School
94%
Capacity
131
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St William's Catholic Primary School
St William's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 131 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 140 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St William's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michael Tiplady, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 678th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 170 in County Durham.
St William's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 13 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St William's Catholic Primary School include Forest School, Sports Hall, Library, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Gymnastics, Rounders, as well as clubs including Film Club, Science Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St William's 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Elwick View, Trimdon Station, County Durham, TS29 6HY |
| Headteacher | Michael Tiplady |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 131 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.8% |
| School Capacity | 131 / 140 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
678th of 13,686
Nationally
31st of 677
In North East
10th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
86%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
20
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Elwick View, Trimdon Station
County Durham, TS29 6HY
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