SchoolScoresSt Mary's Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Tennyson Avenue, Grangetown, Middlesbrough, TS6 7AD
01642 455309 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 7 November 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
27 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Middlesbrough comparisons use the 30 of its 61 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 31 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Middlesbrough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 13th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Middlesbrough. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Middlesbrough. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 20th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Middlesbrough. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 88% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 23 parents who had raised a concern Joint 9th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Middlesbrough. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 81% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 17th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Middlesbrough. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Middlesbrough figures pool parents at the Middlesbrough schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
27 pupils in this year group.
44% — 20 points below the Redcar and Cleveland average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Redcar and Cleveland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 44% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 52% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 59% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Redcar and Cleveland. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 16 |
| Of those, offered a place | 16 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 22 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Redcar and Cleveland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 15th highest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 63.2% | 36.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 2.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 19th highest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.5% | 15.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 22nd highest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 3.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 36th lowest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Lower than 32% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 32nd lowest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 13.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 56th lowest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.0 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 53rd lowest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 56th highest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 5% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 13.6 | 18.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 51st highest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 10% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.0 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 14th highest of 56 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 10.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Grangetown Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Caedmon Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whale Hill Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Teesville Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Bank Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bankfields Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wilton Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lift Caldicotes 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Normanby Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2010, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 November 2023.
How did St Mary's Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
89% of the 27 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Mary's Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 16 families put St Mary's Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 27 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 16 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140779.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.