--- description: "Welcome to Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington. Our school prides itself on ensuring your child receives an outstanding education and that every child thrives during their time here. We know your family will enjoy being part of our warm and welcoming school community." url: "https://olst.bhcet.org.uk/" school: "Our Lady & St Thomas Catholic Primary School" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in County Durham [Click Here](https://olst.bhcet.org.uk/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** 01388 746336 **Email:** office@olst.bhcet.org.uk ### Everyone is welcome at our school If you are interested in joining our school family, applications are now open for Reception places for September 2027 entry. Please contact us for more information. [ Apply for a place at our school](https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/2189/Apply-now-for-a-primary-school-place-deadline-15-January-2027) ### Nursery Places We offer a warm, nurturing setting where every little learner feels at home [Find out more](https://olst.bhcet.org.uk/parents/our-nursery) ### Nursery Places We offer a warm, nurturing setting where every little learner feels at home. [Find out more](https://olst.bhcet.org.uk/parents/our-nursery/nursery-brochure) ![](https://files.schudio.com/our-lady-st-thomas-catholic-primary-school-2/imagecache/1024x1024c/homepage/OLST_Reception_and_Nursery_Open_Afternoons_Social_2026.png) ## Welcome to Our Lady & St Thomas Catholic Primary School and Little Owls Nursery At Our Lady and St Thomas, Willington, we are committed to unlocking every child's potential and providing a rich and inspiring education. With our outstanding nursery and exceptional sports and music programmes, pupils have endless opportunities to explore their talents and develop a lifelong love for learning and creativity. We nurture the whole child academically, socially and emotionally through a supportive environment where every pupil can thrive. Our curriculum is designed to challenge, excite and inspire, ensuring children grow in confidence as well as knowledge. When your child joins OLST, they become part of a vibrant and successful school community that values creativity, resilience and compassion, empowering them to achieve their dreams. **We warmly invite prospective families to discover all that our school has to offer at our Reception and Nursery Open Afternoons on Thursday 12th and Thursday 26th November, from 1.30pm to 3.00pm.** Meet our dedicated staff, explore our welcoming learning environments and see first-hand how we help every child flourish from their very first steps in education. We look forward to welcoming you to Our Lady & St Thomas Catholic Primary School and Little Owls Nursery. ## Latest News ![Image of Year 6 Enjoy Visit to Sunderland RAF Town Show](https://files.schudio.com/our-lady-st-thomas-catholic-primary-school-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/819767525_1566931498567352_3887298851864898437_n.jpg) 28 September 2026 ### [Year 6 Enjoy Visit to Sunderland RAF Town Show](https://olst.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-09-28-year-6-enjoy-visit-to-sunderland-raf-town-show) Year 6 pupils from Our Lady & St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington, enjoyed a brilliant day at the RAF Town Show in Sunderland. The visit provided Year 6 with an exciting opportunity to explore some of the skills, technology and careers associated with the RAF while enjoying a memorable day outside the classroom. ![Image of Celebrating Two Fantastic Terms Across BHCET](https://files.schudio.com/our-lady-st-thomas-catholic-primary-school-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/BHCET_Summer_Newsletter_Social_Mockup_(1).png) 15 July 2026 ### [Celebrating Two Fantastic Terms Across BHCET](https://olst.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-07-15-celebrating-two-fantastic-terms-across-bhcet-7) As we come to the end of another successful academic year, we are incredibly proud of everything our pupils, staff and wider school community have achieved over the past two terms. From inspiring classroom learning and creative projects to sporting success, educational visits, performances and community events, there has been so much to celebrate. ![RSC Bishop Auckland Town Hall](https://files.schudio.com/our-lady-st-thomas-catholic-primary-school-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/726307388_1483168126943690_6859997491435506678_n.jpg) 23 June 2026 ### [Our Lady & St Thomas Catholic Primary School Shines in ‘The Tempest’ Performance](https://olst.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-06-23-our-lady-st-thomas-catholic-primary-school-shines-in-the-tempest-performance) Pupils from Our Lady & St Thomas Catholic Primary School in Willington, County Durham recently showcased their talent and confidence in a fantastic performance of The Tempest at Bishop Auckland Town Hall. Our budding actors delivered a brilliant performance, demonstrating enthusiasm, teamwork and creativity on stage. The production was a proud moment for the school community, with pupils rising to the challenge of performing in a professional theatre setting and bringing Shakespeare’s work to life. 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