Located in Middlesbrough, St Gerard's RC Primary School is a primary school, 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 Gerard's RC Primary School currently has around 171 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.2% boys and 53.8% girls. Around 35.2% 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 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (75.4%). african pupils make up about 14%

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: Avalon Court, Middlesbrough, TS8 9HU
Website: https://stgerards.npcat.org.uk
Telephone: 01642591820
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Middlesbrough
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Joanne Coe
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 142373

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 15/11/2018

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 171
Number of Boys: 79
Number of Girls: 92

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British75.40%129
African14.00%24
Other Mixed2.30%4
Indian1.80%3
White and Black Caribbean1.20%2
White and Black African1.20%2
Other White1.20%2
Other Black1.20%2
Gypsy/Roma0.60%1
White and Asian0.60%1
Irish0.60%1
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%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 (-1.3)
Writing: Average (1.4)
Maths: Average (-0.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
57%
Town average
60%
Local authority average
67%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
4%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
104.2
Local authority average
105.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
104.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Viewley Hill Junior School
Andover Way , Hemlington TS8 9HL
- not rated 236 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Viewley Hill Infant School
Andover Way , Hemlington TS8 9HL
- not rated 236 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Viewley Hill Primary School
Andover Way , Hemlington TS8 9HL
- not rated 236 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Viewley Hill Academy
Andover Way , Hemlington TS8 9HL
3out of 4 236 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Sunnyside Primary School
Manor Farm Way , Coulby Newham TS8 0RJ
- not rated 698 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The King's Academy
Stainton Way , Coulby Newham TS8 0GA
3out of 4 868 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Coulby Newham School
Manor Farm Way , Coulby Newham TS8 0RJ
- not rated 1,067 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St David's Roman Catholic Technology College
St David's Way , Acklam TS5 7EY
- not rated 2,350 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity Catholic College
Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JW
- not rated 2,473 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Trinity Catholic College
Lacy Road , TS4 3JW
- not rated 2,473 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary's College, Middlesbrough
Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JP
- not rated 2,674 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Acklam Sixth Form College
Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7DY
- not rated 2,879 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Teesside Tertiary College
Marton Road , TS4 3RZ
- not rated 3,155 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Marton Sixth Form College
Marton Road , TS4 3RZ
- not rated 3,155 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holme Farm School
Stainton Way , TS8 9DF
- not rated 1,107 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Discovery Special Academy
Sandy Flatts Lane , TS5 7YN
3out of 4 1,338 yd Free schools special Yes Mixed More About School
Holmwood School
Saltersgill Avenue , Easterside TS4 3PT
- not rated 2,159 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Sunningdale School
Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3PT
- not rated 2,159 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Beverley School
Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS
3out of 4 2,958 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.