Prior's Mill CofE Primary School

A good academy converter school in Stockton-on-Tees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Prior's Mill CofE Primary School.

Billingham, TS225BX Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 March 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Clifton Avenue
Billingham, TS225BX
Phone
1642650426
Website
priorsmill.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149706
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Clifton Avenue, Billingham, TS22 5BX
Website
https://priorsmill.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MELROSE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
540 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Durham
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
488
Free School Meals
11.0% (54 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.4 (4.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 107.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Prior's Mill CofE Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 107.0 106.0
2024 106.0 107.0

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Stable performance

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
54
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
488 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

kindness honesty respect forgiveness democracy rule of law individual liberty mutual respect tolerance

Inclusive Church of England primary school with Christian ethos; Prior’s Promise; virtues of kindness, forgiveness and service underpin learning.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Prior’s Mill CE Primary School. We are a large, inclusive Church of England primary with a distinctly Christian ethos; we value partnerships with parents and strive to provide high-quality education and opportunities for all children.

Facilities

Outdoor learning gardens The Den ARP spaces: dark den, play den, learning den

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum is taught in two cycles, A and B; focuses on knowledge, skills and vocabulary across core and foundation subjects; aims to develop ambitious, reflective and imaginative learners; effective learning characteristics drive teaching and learning.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Lunch option and wraparound provision for additional costs. Nursery offers 15 or 30 hours weekly with options for morning/afternoon sessions or full-time; wraparound provision available for additional costs.

SEND Provision

The Den ARP opened in September 2025 to support children with Communication and Interaction needs; bespoke curriculum tailored to individual strengths and needs; spaces include a dark den, a play den and a learning den; children may access mainstream year group activities where appropriate.

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