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St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 146 pupils, and a capacity of 195 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

146

Pupils

195

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2010

St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Stockton-on-Tees uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Stockton-on-Tees publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School is managed by Stockton-on-Tees and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Stockton-on-Tees before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Stockton-on-Tees catchment area documents →

St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School: 195 places, 75% filled: places available

St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School has a published admission number of 195 places. 146 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 195 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26.1% of pupils at St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Stockton-on-Tees.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Stockton-on-Tees publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Stockton-on-Tees school admissions →

St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School: School Information

Full address
Cowpen Lane, Billingham, TS23 1LJ
Local authority
Stockton-on-Tees
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Catholic
Free school meals
26.1% of pupils
DfE URN
142734

Other Primary Schools in Billingham

If St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Billingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School

What is the catchment area for St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Stockton-on-Tees uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Stockton-on-Tees publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School has a capacity of 195 places and currently has 146 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Stockton-on-Tees.

What is the admissions policy for St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School?

St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Stockton-on-Tees before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School cover?

St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School?

St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2010. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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