St Mary's Catholic Primary School
103%
Capacity
216
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Redcar and Cleveland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 216 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Anna McClurey, it falls under Redcar and Cleveland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11303rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 37th out of 41 in Redcar and Cleveland.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 22 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Catholic Primary School include Sensory Room, Forest School, Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Tennis, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Coding, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 61.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland, St Mary'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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Tennyson Avenue, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, TS6 7AD |
| Headteacher | Anna McClurey |
| Local Authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Number of Pupils | 216 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 61.9% |
| School Capacity | 216 / 210 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11303rd of 13,686
Nationally
572nd of 677
In North East
37th of 41
In Redcar and Cleveland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
29%
'23/24
47%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed22
31
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Tennyson Avenue, Middlesbrough
Redcar and Cleveland, TS6 7AD
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