Park End Primary School
112%
Capacity
631
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Park End Primary School
Park End Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Middlesbrough community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 631 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (112% of 563 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Park End Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julia Rodwell, it falls under Middlesbrough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11018th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 37 in Middlesbrough.
Park End Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 65 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 60 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Park End Primary School include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Dance, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 67.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Middlesbrough, Park End Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Overdale Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS3 0AA |
| Headteacher | Julia Rodwell |
| Local Authority | Middlesbrough |
| Number of Pupils | 631 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 67.3% |
| School Capacity | 631 / 563 (112% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (49%)
11018th of 13,686
Nationally
560th of 677
In North East
30th of 37
In Middlesbrough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
49%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
49%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed65
83
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
60 families put this school as their 1st choice (72% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Overdale Road, Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough, TS3 0AA
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