Berwick Hills Primary School
Middlesbrough, TS3 7QH · Middlesbrough · primary school
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36th 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 — 2.5/10 against 229 of them, against 1.4/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Berwick Hills Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 321 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between current results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Berwick Hills Primary School
Overview
Berwick Hills Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where pupils feel safe, happy, and supported by a strong culture of respect and kindness. Leaders have implemented a ‘highly ambitious curriculum’ that is well designed to meet pupil needs, resulting in positive behaviour and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘high standards of behaviour’, showing tolerance and respect, and thrive due to the support they receive.
- The ‘personal development curriculum is a strength’, offering diverse opportunities to build confidence, character, and resilience.
- Teachers possess ‘good subject knowledge’ and adapt the curriculum effectively to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is prioritised with a ‘strong focus on developing communication and language skills’, enabling pupils to become confident, fluent readers.
- Staff morale is high, with a ‘strong team spirit’ and effective support from leaders and governors.
Areas to improve
- Some older pupils have ‘gaps in their knowledge’ because they did not fully benefit from recent curriculum improvements, making them less able to recall and apply what they have learned.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘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 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 30% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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