St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School
About St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School
St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School in Middlesbrough was rated Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, with inspectors awarding Outstanding for both personal development and behaviour and attitudes. That's a strong signal for parents who care about how a school shapes children's character as well as their learning. On the academic front, the most telling metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — 61 per cent. That's almost exactly in line with the Middlesbrough local authority average of 62 per cent, placing the school 20th out of 37 primaries in the area. While the school sits in the bottom half nationally, the picture is more nuanced than a single ranking suggests. In reading and maths individually, 82 per cent of pupils hit the expected standard, and average scaled scores of 106 in both subjects are solid. A quarter of pupils achieved the higher standard in maths, and 29 per cent did so in reading.
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
21 May 2024Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 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
08:50 – 15:00
Breakfast club
08:00-08:40
After-school care
15:00-16:30
Source: stalphonsus.npcat.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Was this page helpful?
Frequently Asked Questions About St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
How to Choose a Primary School
Step-by-step guide to choosing the right primary school
KS2 SATs Explained
A parent's guide to Year 6 SATs and how results are reported
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights