Saint Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Middlesbrough, TS7 9LF · Redcar and Cleveland · primary school
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14th 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 — 8.1/10 against 1,916 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 41% | 3.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 26% | 1.29 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Saint Gabriel's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Movie, Cookery, Craft, Maths and English, Eco Warriors, and SATs Clubs, alongside Rugby, Football, Hockey, and Cross Country. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 194 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does the daily routine look like for children attending the after-school club? How does the school prepare pupils for the transition to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Saint Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy and feel safe,” demonstrating polite and respectful behaviour. The school provides an “ambitious” curriculum that is “well sequenced” to build subject knowledge, with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well sequenced and designed to build up subject knowledge in small steps,” particularly in science and history.
- “Relationships between adults and pupils are highly positive,” with bullying reported as rare and concerns resolved quickly.
- Senior leaders are “effective,” having maintained strong links with families and the community throughout the pandemic.
- Early years routines are “well structured,” ensuring children are prepared for the next stage of their education.
- Personal, social and health education prepares pupils well for life, helping them build confidence and understand healthy relationships.
Areas to improve
- Ensure a “consistent approach to the teaching of phonics by all staff” through further training, as inconsistent methods currently hinder some pupils’ fluency.
- Implement assessment procedures across all subjects, as some are at an “early stage of implementation,” leaving teachers without a comprehensive picture of pupil progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “strong culture of safeguarding” where staff clearly understand procedures and identify pupils needing support quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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