Overfields Primary School
Middlesbrough, TS7 9JF · Redcar and Cleveland · primary school
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31st of 43 primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland we can score, 44 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 — 5.2/10 against 905 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| 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.
Overfields Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and Eco Council, alongside sports including street dancing, multi sports, football, tri-golf, tag rugby, Change4Life, and the Daily Mile.
Getting in
The published school roll is 189 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating? How are the various sports clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils can access them?
What Ofsted said about Overfields Primary School
Overview
Overfields Primary School is described as a "happy, friendly and welcoming school" where "warm and friendly relationships underpin this caring learning community." The report highlights that leaders are "ambitious for every pupil," resulting in high achievement and "excellent opportunities for wider personal development."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-ordered and well-designed," with leaders defining "important knowledge" that is "ambitious for all pupils," including those with special educational needs.
- Personal development is rated Outstanding; pupils become "responsible, caring and respectful citizens" through varied experiences and leadership roles.
- Reading is a priority, with a "newly introduced phonics programme" that is "already very well established," helping children quickly learn to blend sounds.
- Staff are supportive and trusted, with leaders doing "all that they can to support their workloads."
- Governors and trustees "hold leaders fully to account" for school improvement.
Areas to improve
- In a "minority of subjects," teachers do not consistently check if pupils have retained essential knowledge, leading to occasional "misconceptions and misunderstandings." Leaders must ensure teachers "consistently identify and address any deficits in pupils’ knowledge in all subject areas."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong safeguarding culture" where staff receive up-to-date training to spot risks and report concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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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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