Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 3–1177 pupils

Smith Street, Tow Law, DL13 4AUWebsite01388731082

Good77 pupilsAges 3–11

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

77 / 84 (92%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~10*

Head Teacher

Miss Jenna Ellison

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jan 2025

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 75%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

Avg 90%

5.4%

Absence rate

Avg 7.3%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.4%vs 7.3% avg

Would recommend

90%vs 90% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.4%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence16.7%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate2.8%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support16.9%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.3%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication7 pupils (50%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder2 pupils (14%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health2 pupils (14%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (7%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (7%)

Other1 pupils (7%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)5

Teaching assistants (FTE)3

Support staff (FTE)6

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils77

Free school meals33.8%

English as additional language0.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British92.2%

Unclassified2.6%

Mixed White & African2.6%

Mixed White & Caribbean2.6%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

22 responses

Happy child★100.0%

Well taught90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Safe90.0%

Informed90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well looked after70.0%

Well led70.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Mar 2025

Trust Performance

Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust

KS4

Attainment 847.2

Progress 8-0.14

EBacc entry45.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£8,072

total expenditure per pupil

+£672 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£4,681

Support staff£1,420

Premises£377

Energy£246

Learning resources£362

Income per pupil£8,594

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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