Beech Grove Primary School
Middlesbrough, TS4 3AP · Middlesbrough · primary school
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10th of 40 primary schools in Middlesbrough we can score, 41 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.5/10 against 138 of them, against 7.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beech Grove Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 402 pupils against a stated capacity of 486. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Beech Grove Primary School
Overview
Beech Grove Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school fosters a warm, nurturing environment where pupils are happy, safe, and demonstrate high levels of respect. Leaders have created a culture of high expectations, resulting in strong academic achievement across all pupil groups.
Strengths
- Pupils display "exemplary manners and conduct" and describe their relationships with staff as "family".
- The curriculum is "high-quality" and builds effectively on prior learning, with "very effective" phonics teaching.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those eligible for pupil premium funding "achieve well".
- Early years children make "strong progress" and gain fundamental skills through engaging play-based learning.
- Pupils develop "exemplary attitudes" towards diversity and engage deeply in debates on global issues.
Areas to improve
- The proportion of pupils who are persistently absent is "too high", causing them to miss out on learning and struggle to catch up.
- The school should further develop its work to promote the benefits of attendance to parents and reduce persistent absence.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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