The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 374
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 40.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Trust
- NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Clare McNicholas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Margaret's Grove, South Bank, Middlesbrough, TS6 6TA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLift Caldicotes
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Outwood Alternative Provision Eston
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Teesville Academy
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Thorntree Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Brambles Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Progress Schools - Tees Valley
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School?
St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School currently has 374 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School take?
St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School?
St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School is in Middlesbrough, TS6 6TA, in the Redcar and Cleveland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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