St Thomas More RC Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Erith Grove Easterside Middlesbrough TS4 3QH |
| Phone | 01642317350 |
| Reference Number | 142376 |
St Thomas More RC Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school fosters a warm and inclusive environment where pupils feel proud and safe. Strong relationships between staff and students create a community focused on high expectations and mutual respect, which contributes positively to students' learning and development. The curriculum is well-planned and sequenced, enabling pupils to build their knowledge and skills effectively as they progress through the school. Leaders are attentive to the needs of the community they serve, ensuring that their expectations are matched by the support provided to pupils and families alike.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 194 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| 2 | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 4 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| 5 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 6 | 12 | 14 | 26 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 58.8% |
| African | 12.4% |
| Indian | 11.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2018 | Short inspection |
| 10 Nov 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 26 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Thomas More RC Primary School | |
| 26 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Nov 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
| 22 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and inclusive school environment.
- High expectations and ambitions for all pupils.
- Well-planned and sequenced curriculum.
- Strong relationships among pupils, staff, and leaders.
- Effective support for SEND pupils.
- Strong focus on personal development and citizenship.
- Calm and focused classrooms.
Areas for Improvement
- Early readers do not have books that enable them to practice reading fluency.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 33% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 101 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | ||
| Writing | -0.6 | ||
| Maths | -0.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Easterside Academy
Erith Grove, Easterside, Middlesbrough, TS4 3RG |
0.08 miles |
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Holmwood School
Saltersgill Avenue, Easterside, Holmwood School, Middlesbrough, TS4 3PT |
0.11 miles |
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Marton Manor Primary School
The Derby, Marton Manor, Middlesbrough, TS7 8RH |
0.51 miles |
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Newham Bridge Primary School
Cayton Drive, Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 7NJ |
0.86 miles |
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Sunnyside Academy
Manor Farm Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0RJ |
0.96 miles |
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Captain Cook Primary School
Stokesley Road, Marton, North Yorkshire, TS7 8DU |
0.98 miles |
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Beech Grove Primary School
Beechwood Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS4 3AP |
0.99 miles |
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Park End Primary School
Overdale Road, Park End, Middlesbrough, Teesside, TS3 0AA |
1.11 miles |
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St Pius X Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Amersham Road, Park End, Middlesbrough, TS3 7HD |
1.16 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Gunnergate Lane, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0TE |
1.23 miles |
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St Gerard's RC Primary School
Avalon Court, Hemlington, Middlesbrough, TS8 9HU |
1.31 miles |
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Viewley Hill Academy
Andover Way, Hemlington, Middlesbrough, TS8 9HL |
1.36 miles |
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Lingfield Primary School
Buxton Avenue, Marton, Lingfield Primary School, Middlesbrough, TS7 8LP |
1.36 miles |
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Eastbourne Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6QS |
1.37 miles |
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Green Lane Primary Academy
Green Lane, Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 7RU |
1.37 miles |
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Berwick Hills Primary School
Westerdale Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 7QH |
1.45 miles |
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Kader Academy
Staindrop Drive, Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 8NU |
1.49 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 2NT |
1.63 miles |
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Ormesby Primary School
Henry Taylor Court, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS7 9AB |
1.64 miles |
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Pallister Park Primary School
Gribdale Road, Pallister Park, Middlesbrough, TS3 8PW |
1.65 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Trinity Catholic College
Lacy Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3JW |
0.46 miles |
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Beverley School
Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS4 3JS |
0.79 miles |
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Hollis Academy
Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS4 3JS |
0.8 miles |
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Discovery Special Academy
Sandy Flatts Lane, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS5 7YN |
0.82 miles |
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Outwood Academy Acklam
Hall Drive, Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 7JY |
1.07 miles |
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River Tees Academy Grangetown
170a Overdale Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 7EA |
1.13 miles |
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The King's Academy
Stainton Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0GA |
1.14 miles |
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The Northern School of Art
Newport Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1LA |
1.35 miles |
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Lift Unity City
Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 8RE |
1.4 miles |
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Acklam Grange School
Lodore Grove, Middlesbrough, TS5 8PB |
1.8 miles |
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Outwood Academy Ormesby
Tothill Avenue, Netherfields, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS3 0RH |
2 miles |
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Priory Woods School
Tothill Avenue, Netherfields, Middlesbrough, TS3 0RH |
2.05 miles |
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Reintegreat Education Solutions Ltd
Pallister Park Centre, Ormesby Road, Pallister Park, Middlesbrough, Teesside, TS3 7AR |
2.18 miles |
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Tees Valley College
Sotherby Road, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS3 8BT |
2.34 miles |
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Nunthorpe Academy
Guisborough Road, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, Teesside, TS7 0LA |
2.36 miles |
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Outwood Academy Riverside
100 Russell Street, Middlehaven, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS1 2AD |
2.39 miles |
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Macmillan Academy
Stockton Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 4AG |
2.51 miles |
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Westlands Academy
Eltham Crescent, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9RA |
2.74 miles |
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Middlesbrough College
Middlehaven, Dock Street, Middlesbrough, TS2 1AD |
2.74 miles |
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Thornaby Academy
Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9DB |
2.82 miles |