Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington
URN: 148627 • Crook, DL15 0PB
Overview
- Name
- Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington
- URN
- 148627
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ruth Veitch (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01388746336
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cumberland Terrace,, Crook, DL15 0PB
Summary
Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, located in Willington, County Durham, is a mixed academy catering to 122 pupils with a capacity of 126. The school is part of the Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust and offers a nurturing environment that emphasizes the holistic development of each child—academically, socially, and emotionally.
The curriculum is designed to challenge and inspire students, fostering a love for learning while promoting creativity, resilience, and compassion. The school prides itself on its inclusive atmosphere, where pupils are encouraged to explore their talents through various extracurricular activities, including exceptional sports and music programs.
With a strong commitment to high standards and individual potential, Our Lady and St Thomas aims to guide children in becoming literate, numerate, and caring adults. The school community is described as warm and welcoming, with a focus on celebrating diversity and supporting families throughout their educational journey.
The curriculum is designed to challenge and inspire students, fostering a love for learning while promoting creativity, resilience, and compassion. The school prides itself on its inclusive atmosphere, where pupils are encouraged to explore their talents through various extracurricular activities, including exceptional sports and music programs.
With a strong commitment to high standards and individual potential, Our Lady and St Thomas aims to guide children in becoming literate, numerate, and caring adults. The school community is described as warm and welcoming, with a focus on celebrating diversity and supporting families throughout their educational journey.
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 126
- Pupils
- 122
- Boys
- 57
- Girls
- 65
- FSM %
- 24.60
- Open date
- 2021-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 122 | 57 | 65 | 126 | 24.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 118 | 51 | 67 | 126 | 26.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 115 | 53 | 62 | 126 | 27.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 115 | 53 | 62 | 119 | 27.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 119 |
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