Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington

Cumberland Terrace,, Crook,, DL15 0PB
Part of: BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington
Crook,, DL15 0PB
122 Pupils
126 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
24.60% FSM %
57 Boys
65 Girls
About Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington

Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington is a Primary Academies serving Crook, and the surrounding area in County Durham with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 2–11 is part of the North East region.

It has 122 pupils on roll. School capacity: 126. Current headteacher: Ruth Veitch.

Information on Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency City of Durham
Ward Willington & Hunwick
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-07-2021
UKPRN 10088422
URN 148627
Data Last Updated 17-09-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sarah Jackson Chair of Local Governing Body 01/07/2021 30/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Jackson Chair of Local Governing Body 30/06/2025 29/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father James Angus Local Governor 02/06/2025 01/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Christopher Fitzpatrick Local Governor 23/10/2024 22/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mary Gallagher Local Governor 08/07/2022 07/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Anna Hall Local Governor 13/09/2023 12/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Sarah Hopper Local Governor 28/04/2025 27/04/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Sarah Jackson Local Governor 01/07/2021 30/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Laura Minto Local Governor 01/07/2021 30/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Peter Minto Local Governor 06/03/2025 05/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Laura Minto Local Governor 08/07/2025 07/07/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Joanne Norman Local Governor 01/07/2021 30/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Willington Primary School
0.37 km • Crook
Other
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
0.83 km • Crook
Other
Parkside Academy
0.87 km • Crook
Other
Sunnybrow Primary School
1.06 km • Crook
Other
The Grange Learning Centre
2.3 km • Low Willington
Other
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook
2.77 km • Crook
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Crook,, County Durham.
Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington has 122 pupils, with a capacity of 126.
Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Yes, Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington is Mrs Ruth Veitch.
Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington is at Cumberland Terrace,, Willington,, Crook,, DL15 0PB, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington: Does not have a sixth form.
Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Ruth Veitch
Cumberland Terrace,, Willington,, Crook,, DL15 0PB
01388746336
olst.bhcet.org.uk/
Location
DL15 0PB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148627
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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