St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School, based in Middlesbrough, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.

St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School currently has around 243 pupils on roll, which is about 116% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.4% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 40.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.6%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 35.8%. african pupils make up about 34.6%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Cadogan Street, Middlesbrough, TS3 6PX
Website: https://stalphonsus.npcat.org.uk
Telephone: 01642243400
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Middlesbrough
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Angela McCann
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 142367

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 21/05/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 243
Number of Boys: 120
Number of Girls: 123

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 12.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British35.80%87
African34.60%84
Other White5.30%13
Indian4.50%11
White and Asian3.70%9
Other (any other ethnic group)2.90%7
White and Black African2.10%5
Other Mixed2.10%5
Pakistani2.10%5
Other Asian2.10%5
Other Black2.10%5
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)1.20%3
White and Black Caribbean0.80%2
Gypsy/Roma0.40%1
Bangladeshi0.40%1
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-0.1)
Writing: Average (-0.1)
Maths: Above Average (2.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
63%
Town average
60%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
10%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
104.2
Local authority average
103.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
103.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School
Cadogan Street , North Ormesby TS3 6PX
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Alphonsus' RC Primary School
Cadogan Street , North Ormesby TS3 6PX
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
North Ormesby Primary School
James Street , North Ormesby TS3 6LB
- not rated 401 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Lift North Ormesby
James Street , North Ormesby TS3 6LB
- not rated 401 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Breckon Hill Primary School
Breckon Hill Road , TS4 2DS
- not rated 966 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Outwood Academy Riverside
100 Russell Street , Middlehaven TS1 2AD
3out of 4 1,519 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Langbaurgh School
Sulby Avenue , TS3 8RD
- not rated 1,569 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Anthony's RC School
Tranmere Avenue , TS3 8PB
- not rated 1,688 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lift Unity City
Ormesby Road , TS3 8RE
3out of 4 1,732 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Keldholme School
Ormesby Road , TS3 8RE
- not rated 1,813 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Middlesbrough College
Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD
- not rated 1,906 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Teesside Tertiary College
Marton Road , TS4 3RZ
- not rated 2,799 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Marton Sixth Form College
Marton Road , TS4 3RZ
- not rated 2,799 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Focus School - Middlesbrough Campus
Sotherby Road , TS3 8BT
- not rated 916 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Tees Valley College
Sotherby Road , TS3 8BT
- not rated 916 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Longlands College of Further Education
Douglas Street , TS4 2JW
- not rated 956 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
River Tees Primary Academy
Charlbury Road , TS3 8NH
3out of 4 1,042 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Reintegreat Education Solutions Ltd
Pallister Park Centre , Ormesby Road TS3 7AR
- not rated 1,129 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.