Beech Grove Primary School

About Beech Grove Primary School

Beech Grove Primary School in Middlesbrough holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections. The school’s most recent graded inspection, in 2019, rated it Good overall, with leadership and management and early years provision also judged Good. An ungraded inspection in October 2024 confirmed that standards are being maintained. Where the school really stands out is in its Key Stage 2 results. In the 2023/24 academic year, 84% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure is well above the Middlesbrough local authority average of 62% and places Beech Grove third out of 37 primary schools in the area, putting it in the top 10% locally. Nationally, it ranks in the top 7% of all primary schools.

Digging into the detail, the school’s performance is strong across the board. In reading, 87% of pupils met the expected standard and 34% reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 108. In maths, 90% met the expected standard and 43% hit the higher standard, with an average score of 109. Writing saw 85% at the expected level and 10% at the higher level. The school’s ranking score of 84 reflects this consistent strength. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 97% of respondents would recommend the school, and in the Parent View survey covering September 2024 to September 2025, 100% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school and feels safe. Every single parent also agreed that the school has high expectations for their child and that their child does well.

Beech Grove is a larger-than-average primary, with 425 pupils on roll against a capacity of 486, and it offers nursery provision for children from age three. The school is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 48 applications for 36 places, with all 36 first-preference applicants offered a spot. The school has a broad range of facilities including a forest school, sensory room, sports hall and art studios, and offers clubs such as gardening, drama, science and art. Sports on offer include football, netball, gymnastics and dance. The school’s SEND provision is extensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder and a resourced provision. With 70.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Beech Grove serves a diverse community and achieves strong outcomes for its pupils, making it a strong choice for families in Middlesbrough who prioritise academic progress and a well-supported environment.

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