The short version
Average SATs results. 84% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 451
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Trust
- MELROSE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Linsley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Clifton Avenue, Billingham, TS22 5BX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthfield School and Sports College
Secondary · 327m away
St Paul's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 414m away
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 414m away
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy
Primary · 710m away
Ash Trees School
Special school · 950m away
Ash Trees Academy
Academy · 950m away
Wolviston Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Elmbank Learning Centre
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Prior's Mill CofE Primary School?
Prior's Mill CofE Primary School currently has 451 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Prior's Mill CofE Primary School take?
Prior's Mill CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Prior's Mill CofE Primary School?
Prior's Mill CofE Primary School is in Billingham, TS22 5BX, in the Stockton-on-Tees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Prior's Mill CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Prior's Mill CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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