Berwick Hills Primary School
About Berwick Hills Primary School
Berwick Hills Primary School sits at the bottom of the Middlesbrough league tables for primary schools, ranking 37th out of 37 in the local authority based on the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure stands at just 30%, less than half the local authority average of 62%. The gap is stark, and it is the single most defining feature of this school’s headline data. While the school serves a community with very high levels of disadvantage — 72.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals — the outcomes suggest that, on this key metric, the school is significantly underperforming relative to its peers in the same borough. It is worth noting, however, that the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023 rated it Good overall, with Good marks across every category including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership. That judgement suggests inspectors saw strengths that the raw exam data alone does not capture.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-08:30
Source: berwickhills.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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