St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School
116%
Capacity
243
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School
St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Middlesbrough community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 243 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (116% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Angela McCann, it falls under Middlesbrough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7382nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 37 in Middlesbrough.
St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 30 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Football, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Film Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Middlesbrough, St Alphonsus' Catholic 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Cadogan Street, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS3 6PX |
| Headteacher | Angela McCann |
| Local Authority | Middlesbrough |
| Number of Pupils | 243 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.3% |
| School Capacity | 243 / 210 (116% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7382nd of 13,686
Nationally
394th of 677
In North East
20th of 37
In Middlesbrough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
61%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cadogan Street, Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough, TS3 6PX
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