St Thomas More RC Primary School
Middlesbrough, TS4 3QH · Middlesbrough · primary school
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40th 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 — 0.4/10 against 2,115 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Thomas More RC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 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 33.0% meeting expected standards, what specific support is available for pupils who need to catch up? How does the school monitor progress between the 2024 inspection and now? What does a typical day look like for a child joining in the current year?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas More RC Primary School
Overview
St Thomas More RC Primary School is described as a “welcoming and inclusive” institution where pupils feel safe and proud. Leaders maintain high expectations, supported by a “well-planned and sequenced curriculum” that helps pupils build knowledge and skills effectively. The school fosters a strong sense of belonging, with staff and governors working together to support pupil development and well-being.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully structured, with “small steps” mapped out from early years to help pupils succeed.
- Pupils demonstrate confidence in reading sounds and applying them to words, supported by effective phonics teaching.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through “careful adaptations.”
- Behaviour is calm and focused, with clear rules and a fair system that promotes kindness and respect.
- Leaders prioritise wider pupil development, including citizenship skills and understanding life in modern Britain.
Areas to improve
- The report states that books for pupils at the earliest stages of reading “do not enable them to read with increasing fluency,” preventing them from establishing a love of reading. The school must ensure these pupils are given books that support them to become fluent readers.
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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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