Pallister Park Primary School
Middlesbrough, TS3 8PW · Middlesbrough · primary school
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31st 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 — 5.1/10 against 246 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pallister Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 600 pupils against a stated capacity of 525. 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 support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the school ensure all pupils have access to extracurricular activities?
What Ofsted said about Pallister Park Primary School
Overview
Pallister Park Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "calm and purposeful learning environment" for children aged two to 11. The inspection confirms that staff maintain high expectations, resulting in "exemplary" pupil conduct and a strong focus on reading, mathematics, and pupil well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils display "exemplary" conduct, guided by clear rules and a supportive ethos of "work hard, play hard".
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with daily adult-led reading sessions and books linked to specific topics, such as science.
- The mathematics curriculum is "well-sequenced and progressive", with staff using practical resources to support understanding, particularly for pupils with special educational needs.
- The school prioritises mental health and well-being through initiatives like "soft starts" to the day and holiday clubs.
- Leaders hold themselves to account for continuous improvement, with trustees demonstrating a "good understanding" of necessary changes.
Areas to improve
- The assessment system in the wider curriculum lacks precision, preventing an accurate overview of what pupils know and remember.
- Monitoring of the wider curriculum is inconsistent, leading to assumptions about quality rather than up-to-date evaluations by subject leaders.
- Persistent absence remains "considerably higher than the national average", causing some pupils to miss essential learning.
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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.
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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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