Bankfields Primary School

About Bankfields Primary School

Bankfields Primary School in Redcar and Cleveland holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained consistently across its two most recent inspections, including the most recent one in 2022. The school’s real story, however, lies in its academic outcomes. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure is well above the local authority average of 65% and places Bankfields 6th out of 41 primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland, putting it in the top 15% of its LA. Nationally, it ranks in the top 8% of all primary schools, a strong performance for a school where 54.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, more than double the national average.

Digging into the detail, the school’s strongest subject at KS2 was maths, where pupils achieved an average scaled score of 108 and 88% reached the expected standard. Half of all pupils scored at the higher standard in maths, a notably high figure. Reading and writing also performed well, with 88% and 85% reaching the expected standard respectively, and a third of pupils hitting the higher standard in reading. Ofsted’s graded inspection in January 2022 awarded Good across all five categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — with inspectors noting no areas requiring improvement. The school has no sixth form, as it is a primary, and its nursery provision means children can join from age three.

Bankfields is a popular school, oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake with 32 applications for 24 places, and 23 of those 32 were first-preference choices. The school offers a wide range of facilities including a sensory room, forest school, art studios and a sports hall, plus clubs such as choir, eco club and science club. Its SEND provision is broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder and physical disabilities. For families in Redcar and Cleveland looking for a primary school that delivers strong academic results despite a high level of disadvantage, Bankfields is a compelling option, particularly for those who value a Good-rated school with a clear track record in maths and a supportive, inclusive environment.

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