Located in Billingham, Wolviston Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Wolviston Primary School currently has around 126 pupils on roll, which is about 120% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.8% boys and 53.2% girls. Around 9.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.7%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: The Green, Billingham, TS22 5LN
Website: https://www.wolviston.org.uk/
Telephone: 01740644374
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Stockton-on-Tees
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Susan Hawes
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 146018

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 14/01/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 105
Number of Pupils: 126
Number of Boys: 59
Number of Girls: 67

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 10.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British93.70%118
Other White3.20%4
Other Mixed1.60%2
Other Asian1.60%2
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.4)
Writing: Average (-1.8)
Maths: Average (0.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
56%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
6%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
104.2
Local authority average
104.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
103.6
Local authority average
103.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Billingham Nursery School
Cheviot Crescent , TS23 2PR
- not rated 2,395 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wolviston Primary School
The Green , Wolviston TS22 5LN
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Wolviston Primary School
The Green , Wolviston TS22 5LN
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Paul's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Wolviston Mill Lane , TS22 5LU
- not rated 1,105 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Wolviston Mill Lane , TS22 5LU
- not rated 1,105 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Prior's Mill CofE Primary School
Clifton Avenue , TS22 5BX
3out of 4 1,225 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northfield School and Sports College
Thames Road , TS22 5EG
3out of 4 970 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Billingham Campus School
Marsh House Avenue , TS23 3HB
- not rated 1,758 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Michael's Catholic Academy
Beamish Road , TS23 3DX
3out of 4 2,553 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Michael's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School
Beamish Road , TS23 3DX
- not rated 2,553 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bede College
Hale Road , TS23 3ER
- not rated 1,800 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Queen's School
Bowes Road , TS23 2BU
- not rated 783 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ash Trees School
Bowes Road , TS23 2BU
- not rated 977 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Ash Trees Academy
Bowes Road , TS23 2BU
3out of 4 977 yd Academy special sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Rievaulx School
Rievaulx Avenue , TS23 2BH
- not rated 1,329 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bishopton PRU
Marsh House Avenue , Billingham TS23 3HB
- not rated 1,602 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.