The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 15%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Christina Parker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Esh Village, Durham, County Durham, DH7 9QY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village?
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village take?
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village?
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village is in Durham, DH7 9QY, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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