St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Esh Village, Durham, DH7 9QYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village is a primary school in Durham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 7th of 42 primary schools in Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 May 2022, report published 7 July 2022

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

21 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths81%

81%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

203 pupils on roll, with places for 196

Eligible for free school meals13.3%

13.3%, 13.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0.5%

0.5%, 21.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.3%

12.3%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3%

3%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good	60% met the expected standard
Langley Park Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Requires improvement	50% met the expected standard
Esh Winning Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	57% met the expected standard
Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	52% met the expected standard
Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor	2 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	60% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Christina Parker
Phone: 01913731205
Website: stmichaelsesh.bwcet.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: Esh Village, Durham, DH7 9QY
Local authority: County Durham
URN: 148262

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.