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St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School

Redcar and Cleveland, TS6 6TAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Sep 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
46 1st-choice / 46 places
Ranking
#6,430
of 13,686 nationally

About St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School

If you're looking for a school where parents feel strongly positive, St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School is a standout. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, a remarkable 99% of the 74 respondents said they would recommend the school. That near-unanimous backing is backed up by the detail: 85% strongly agreed their child is happy, and the same proportion strongly agreed their child feels safe. Behaviour and personal development are clearly strengths from a parent's perspective, with 76% strongly agreeing pupils are well-behaved. The school is also popular on the ground. For 2025/26 admissions, it received 57 applications for 46 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.24. All 46 first-preference applicants were offered a place, so while it is oversubscribed, local families who put it first have a strong chance.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressSt Margaret's Grove, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, TS6 6TA
HeadteacherClare McNicholas
Local AuthorityRedcar and Cleveland
Number of Pupils374
Free School Meals (FSM)40.3%
School Capacity374 / 339 (110% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 74 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Sept 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 20 Oct 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallLibraryGymnasiumArt StudiosSensory RoomDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketGymnasticsDanceSwimmingNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChessDramaCodingChoirBook ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:05

Breakfast club

07:45-08:30

After-school care

15:05-17:45

Source: smc.npcat.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School

St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.