St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
109%
Capacity
229
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
St Bernadette's 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 229 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Brady, it falls under Middlesbrough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 93% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 121st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 37 in Middlesbrough.
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 26 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Cricket, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Book Club, Drama, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Middlesbrough, St Bernadette's 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 | Cookgate, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS7 0PZ |
| Headteacher | Sarah Brady |
| Local Authority | Middlesbrough |
| Number of Pupils | 229 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.6% |
| School Capacity | 229 / 210 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (93%)
121st of 13,686
Nationally
5th of 677
In North East
1st of 37
In Middlesbrough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
93%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
93%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed26
50
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cookgate, Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough, TS7 0PZ
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