St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Middlesbrough, TS7 0PZ · Middlesbrough · primary school
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30th 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 the 4,169 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, skipping, short tennis, cycling, frisbees, and ball play, alongside model making, drawing, and dressing up. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 238 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Overview
This is a school where “everyone is made to feel welcome” and “pupils flourish.” The report describes a community where “caring staff ensure that pupils feel safe” and parents view the school as “like an extended family.” Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to achieve success.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is “exemplary,” with students treating each other with “respect and kindness” and showing “high levels of respect for opinions that are different from their own.”
- The curriculum is “carefully structured,” allowing pupils to “frequently revisit knowledge” and connect new learning to previous lessons, particularly in history where “knowledge maps” aid vocabulary retention.
- Reading is prioritised with “expertise” in phonics teaching; staff use “precise assessment” to identify gaps and match books accurately to support fluent reading.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” supported by initiatives like “Cultural capital passports” and community engagement through events such as the ‘Parishioners Party’.
- Staff work with “passion” as a team, supported by “high quality professional development” that helps them implement the curriculum effectively.
Areas to improve
- Some older pupils have “gaps in their knowledge of mathematical vocabulary,” which prevents them from understanding written questions and limits their ability to “successfully problem solve.” The school must ensure subject-specific vocabulary develops effectively.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 93% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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