--- description: "St William’s is a Catholic Academy, part of the Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust and is situated in Trimdon Village, Co. Durham. Our aim is for all children to reach their full potential by giving them the education that they need today and setting them up with every chance to succeed tomorrow." url: "https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/" school: "St William’s Catholic Academy" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in County Durham [Click Here](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** 01429 880 348 **Email:** admin@stwilliams.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 A nursery full of smiles, play and early adventures. [Find Out More](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/nursery) ### 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 A nursery full of smiles, play and early adventures. [Find out more](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/nursery) ### 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) ## Welcome St William's Catholic Academy and Nursery St William’s in Trimdon Village is a warm, nurturing and ambitious school where every child is supported to thrive. We are proud to offer welcoming nursery provision for 3 and 4 year olds, giving our youngest learners the perfect start in a caring and friendly environment. We recognise the unique potential in every pupil and provide a space where children grow in confidence, curiosity and independence. ## Latest News ![Image of St William's Catholic Primary School Celebrates Virtue Award Success](https://files.schudio.com/st-william-s-catholic-academy-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/857752324_1633804918758869_8121162232117721308_n.jpg) 26 October 2026 ### [St William's Catholic Primary School Celebrates Virtue Award Success](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-10-26-st-william-s-catholic-primary-school-celebrates-virtue-award-success) The St William's Catholic Primary School community in Trimdon is celebrating after Site Supervisor Mr Vickers was presented with the BHCET Virtue Award for Compassion at a special awards evening held at Ramside Hall. The award recognises the compassion Mr Vickers demonstrates every day through his dedication to the school and the people within it. From maintaining the school grounds to helping develop outdoor areas and ensuring the school remains a safe, welcoming environment, his contribution plays an important role in the daily life of St William's. ![Image of Meet Our New School Councillors at St William's Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-william-s-catholic-academy-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/858664105_1634094365396591_6066366788273683789_n.jpg) 26 October 2026 ### [Meet Our New School Councillors at St William's Catholic Primary School](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-10-26-meet-our-new-school-councillors-at-st-william-s-catholic-primary-school) Pupils at St William's Catholic Primary School in Trimdon are celebrating the election of their new School Councillors, who have already held their first meeting and begun sharing ideas for the year ahead. The newly elected councillors met this week to discuss ways they can help make the school an even better place to learn, play and grow. The children brought forward a range of thoughtful suggestions and showed great enthusiasm for representing the views of their classmates. ![Image of St William’s Catholic Primary School Pupils Explore Microhabitats Through Outdoor Learning](https://files.schudio.com/st-william-s-catholic-academy-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/840825274_1618644503608244_4923714636790046200_n.jpg) 9 October 2026 ### [St William’s Catholic Primary School Pupils Explore Microhabitats Through Outdoor Learning](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-10-09-st-william-s-catholic-primary-school-pupils-explore-microhabitats-through-outdoor-learnin) Pupils in Class 2 at St William’s Catholic Primary School in Trimdon enjoyed an exciting afternoon of outdoor learning as part of their science studies on living things and their habitats. Taking their learning beyond the classroom, the children explored the school grounds in search of microhabitats and the creatures that live within them. As they investigated different areas around the site, pupils discovered a variety of interesting minibeasts and learned more about the environments that help them survive. [View All](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/news) ### Admissions [admissions](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/information/admissions) ### Catholic Life ### Wraparound Care [wraparound-care](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/wraparound-care) ### Term Dates [termdates](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/termdates) ### Our Nursery [nursery](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/nursery) ### Contact Us [contact](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/contact) ![](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/images/images/St_William-s_March_2026-73.jpg) ## High‑Quality Nursery Provision From Age 3 We are proud to offer an inviting and nurturing nursery for children aged 3 and above, making St William’s an excellent choice for families seeking early years education in Trimdon Village. Our early years team creates a joyful, stimulating environment where children develop early communication skills, social confidence and a love for learning. Our nursery provides the perfect start to school life, ensuring a smooth and supported transition into Reception. [**Find out more**](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/nursery) ![](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/images/images/St_William-s_March_2026-25.jpg) ## A High‑Achieving School With Outstanding Opportunities St William’s delivers high‑quality teaching tailored to the needs of every child. Our dedicated staff provide personalised learning experiences that inspire pupils to aim high and achieve their best. We are delighted to be recognised as the top‑performing primary school in Durham for Reading\* (\*2024 SATs), a reflection of the hard work and enthusiasm shown by our pupils and teachers. [**Find out more**](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum) ![](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/images/images/St_William-s_March_2026-46.jpg) ## Enrichment, Confidence and Character We are proud of our exceptional sports and activity programmes, which promote teamwork, resilience and well‑rounded development. Alongside strong academic support, these opportunities help children build confidence, kindness and pride in everything they do. At St William’s, children leave us ready for the next stage of their education—confident, caring and equipped with the skills they need to succeed in the future. 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