St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Middlesbrough, TS8 0TE · Middlesbrough · primary school
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7th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.5/10 against 3,905 of them, against 9.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 89.0 · 97 | 40% | 3.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join swimming and Irish dancing clubs, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 2, how does the school manage class sizes during the current academic year? Since the inspection was recent, what specific improvements have been made since the Good rating? How do the swimming and Irish dancing clubs fit into the weekly timetable for interested pupils?
What Ofsted said about St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school fosters a strong sense of community where pupils are described as "happy and safe," benefiting from a "highly ambitious" curriculum and caring relationships. Leaders and staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, reach their potential.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and well-mannered," setting a good example in their attitudes to learning and taking pride in purposeful roles and responsibilities.
- The curriculum is shaped to provide essential knowledge and skills, with "well-structured lessons" that help pupils understand new concepts and practise skills.
- Reading is taught effectively, ensuring all pupils make a "prompt start to learning to read," with diverse texts and phonics lessons matching curriculum ambitions.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access the same ambitious curriculum and learn effectively alongside peers, supported by carefully considered steps.
- Staff feel "well supported and listened to," working together in the best interests of children within a positive culture.
Areas to improve
- The support provided to pupils during lessons can be inconsistent, meaning some misconceptions are not consistently identified and addressed promptly.
- The school should continue to train staff to ensure they have a range of strategies to identify misconceptions and act on these effectively.
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 89% |
| 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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