St Gerard's RC Primary School
Middlesbrough, TS8 9HU · Middlesbrough · primary school
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27th 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 — 4.6/10 against 2,392 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Gerard's RC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 164 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about St Gerard's RC Primary School
Overview
St Gerard’s RC Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "haven of calm" where pupils feel "loved and cared for." The inspection confirms that staff maintain high expectations through clear Catholic values and a consistent teaching model, resulting in impressive pupil conduct and strong progress in core subjects like reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Staff create a supportive environment where pupils understand the school’s virtues, such as "respectfulness and decency," leading to impressive behaviour in lessons and at playtime.
- The curriculum is coherently planned, with teachers using consistent methods like recapping prior learning and checking understanding, resulting in pupils who "read well" and are improving in mathematics.
- Initiatives to support mental health, such as "happy breathing" strategies and peer "happiness heroes," are appreciated by pupils, particularly those transitioning to secondary education.
- The school proactively supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through tailored interventions, including sensory spaces in Nursery and daily phonics support for those not on track.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, important vocabulary has not been sufficiently prioritised, making it difficult for pupils to link new learning to prior knowledge; the school must focus more closely on teaching essential knowledge.
- The wider curriculum is not always adapted sufficiently well for pupils with SEND, meaning some do not achieve as well as they should; leaders must continue to refine adaptations across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils knowing how to keep themselves and others safe and understanding which adults can provide help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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