Best primary schools in Willington (County Durham) (2026)
Willington (County Durham) has 3 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington, in the top 57% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 55%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Bottom 44% in England |
Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington Willington (County Durham) · Roman Catholic |
59% | 50% | 6% | Good | |
2 Bottom 39% in England |
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Willington (County Durham) · Church of England |
56% | 58% | 13% | Good | |
3 Bottom 24% in England |
Willington Primary School Willington (County Durham) |
53% | 56% | 0% | No rating |
Other towns in County Durham
- Annfield Plain
- Barnard Castle
- Billingham
- Bishop Auckland
- Brandon (County Durham)
- Chester-le-Street
- Consett
- Crook
- Darlington
- Durham
- Egglescliffe
- Ferryhill
- Hartlepool
- Ingleby Barwick
- Newton Aycliffe
- Peterlee
- Seaham
- Shildon
- Spennymoor
- Stanley (County Durham)
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Thornaby-on-Tees
- Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
- Yarm
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What is the best primary school in Willington (County Durham)?
On exam results over the last three years, Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington is the top-ranked primary school in Willington (County Durham), in the top 57% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.