St Gerard's RC Primary School
About St Gerard's RC Primary School
St Gerard's RC Primary School in Middlesbrough is a smaller-than-average Roman Catholic primary, with 171 pupils against a capacity of 210. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 35.2%, which is notably higher than the national average and reflects the local context of the area. Demand for places is clear: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 23 applications for just 16 places, with 15 of those being first-preference offers. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.44, meaning nearly one and a half families compete for every spot. The school serves children from age 3 through to 11, with nursery provision on site, and is led by headteacher Joanne Coe. Its Catholic character is woven into daily life, with a chapel on the premises, but the school is open to families of all faiths and none who value its ethos.
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
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- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
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- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 May 2024Latest monitoring visit (1 May 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Dec 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
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
07:40-08:40
After-school care
15:00-17:45
Source: stgerards.npcat.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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