How many pupils does St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village have?

St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village has 194 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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 Ofsted inspection (17 May 2022).

How does St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

81% of pupils at St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village is part of BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village?

St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village is located at Esh Village, Esh, County Durham, DH7 9QY.

St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village

Esh Village, Esh, County Durham, DH7 9QY

Good

Inspected 17 May 2022

Good

Ofsted

81%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

194

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village

St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village is an academy converter in Esh, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 194 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: County Durham →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 194 / 196 (99%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 May 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

13.3%

Free school meals

0.5%

EAL

1.0%

SEN support

13.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

81%

Expected standard (RWM)

10%

Higher standard (RWM)

110

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.5%

Overall absence

6.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +4.0 vs 2023/24

17.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -4.4 vs 2023/24

5.48

Teaching assistants (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

£45,744

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 23% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,297 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.88

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,210

Spend per pupil

£6,373

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Esh Village, Esh, County Durham, DH7 9QY
Phone: 01913731205
Headteacher: Christina Parker
Website: https://stmichaelsesh.bwcet.com/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village?: St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village is an academy converter in Esh, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village have?: St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village has 194 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
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 Ofsted inspection (17 May 2022).
How does St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 81% of pupils at St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village is part of BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village?: St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village is located at Esh Village, Esh, County Durham, DH7 9QY.

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