St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School, Middlesbrough

In its own words: "Our vision is based upon developing each member of our community so everyone reaches their full potential with Christ at the centre of our community. In St. Alphonsus’ Catholic Primary School, we are the best that we can be by: St Alphonsus Catholic Primary and its community leads by example by treating everyone as if they are Jesus."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am honoured to serve the wonderful community of North Ormesby and feel incredibly proud to lead St Alphonsus Catholic Primary School, part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust. St Alphonsus’ is a welcoming and inclusive Catholic school where every member of our school family is valued, respected and cared for."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an open evening on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% 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 (82% in reading, 82% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 28 families put St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 37 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School are Lift North Ormesby (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 66% reading, 72% maths); Breckon Hill Primary School (0.5 miles, 76% reading, 82% maths); Berwick Hills Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 62% reading, 51% maths); and Pallister Park Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 70% reading, 79% maths).

St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School is one of 38 schools run by Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, an academy trust.

48.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Black (45%), White British (31%) and Asian (8%).

In 2026, 37 pupils (15.9%) received SEN support and 4 (1.7%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is James Cook Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Working Mens Club (a), 200 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School are Outwood Academy Riverside (0.9 miles), Lift Unity City (1 mile) and St Peter's Catholic College (1.6 miles).