Park End Primary School, Middlesbrough
Park End Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Middlesbrough. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 47th-highest of the 57 schools in Middlesbrough with published results, and 12,428th of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Middlesbrough (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Park End Primary School in detail
Park End Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Park End Primary School, our ethos is built on creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued and supported to achieve their full potential. We recognise all children as unique individuals and strive to develop their character through the values, behaviours and attitudes that will equip them for successful futures."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Beverley Park, we believe that the right environment, the right support and the right relationships can transform a child’s educational journey. Guided by high expectations and a commitment to inclusion, we provide specialist expertise that empowers children to overcome barriers, develop confidence and achieve meaningful success."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include cricket, multi-sports, cooking, gardening and art.
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 58% of Year 6 pupils at Park End Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Middlesbrough and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (64% in reading, 63% in maths).
Getting a place at Park End Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 74 families put Park End Primary School as their first choice and 85 named it as one of their preferences, for 74 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Park End Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Park End Primary School are St Pius X Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 60% reading, 60% maths); Ormesby Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 83% reading, 56% maths); Pennyman Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 74% reading, 70% maths); and Pallister Park Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 70% reading, 79% maths).
Park End Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
St Pius X Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary AcademyOrmesby Primary SchoolPennyman Primary AcademyPallister Park Primary School
Who goes there
65.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 5.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 69 pupils (11.3%) received SEN support and 13 (2.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Park End Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 48 places, 40 pupils on roll.
Staffing
Park End Primary School had 52 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Marton Rail Station, about 640 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Frampton Green (b), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Park End Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Park End Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Park End Primary School are Lift Unity City (0.4 miles), Outwood Academy Ormesby (0.9 miles) and Trinity Catholic College (1.4 miles).
Lift Unity CityOutwood Academy OrmesbyTrinity Catholic College
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
65.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 64% to 58% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 63% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 69% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.3
Avg class size
23.7
Infant (KS1)
24.1
KS2
22
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 17
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 8 serious and 8 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Middlesbrough is 14 (the median across 64 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Park End Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
517 pupils
566 places
49 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Middlesbrough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Middlesbrough
Across Middlesbrough council
Places available
2,055
Applications
1,593
Got 1st preference
96.3%
Got preferred school
99.4%
All primary applications across Middlesbrough council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
69
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
13.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Park End Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 48 places, 40 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
608
Total Pupils
300
Boys
308
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
52
Teachers
11.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,016
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,652
Per pupil
£4112k
Total funding
£527k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.9%
Overall absence
22.8%
Persistent absence
496
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Park End Primary School
Questions parents ask about Park End Primary School
What are SATs results like at Park End Primary School?
Of the pupils at Park End Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 58% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Park End Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Park End Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022.
What is the catchment area for Park End Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Park End Primary School is oversubscribed, Middlesbrough allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Park End Primary School?
Park End Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 566 places.
How big are the classes at Park End Primary School?
Classes at Park End Primary School average 21.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Park End Primary School?
Park End Primary School has around 608 pupils on roll. 66% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Park End Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Park End Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 48 places, 40 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Park End Primary School?
6.9% of sessions were missed at Park End Primary School in 2024/25. 22.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Park End Primary School?
Apply through Middlesbrough's coordinated admissions process, naming Park End Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Park End Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 8 serious and 8 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Middlesbrough is 14 (the median across 64 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Park End Primary School?
Park End Primary School is at Overdale Road, Park End, Middlesbrough, Teesside, TS3 0AA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)