St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Middlesbrough

In its own words: "We will be courageous and inspire each other to excellence, shining in the light of Christ and making a positive impact in our world. “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John, 10:10)."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to our school. St Bernadette’s Primary School is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust. All members of our school community ensure that the children who come to us will have a happy and productive time during their stay and that their parents will feel valued partners in their children’s education."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and tennis.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am 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 Bernadette's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Middlesbrough and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 97% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 32 families put St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 56 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School are The Avenue Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 84% reading, 87% maths); Chandlers Ridge Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 92% reading, 88% maths); Lingfield Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 89% reading, 100% maths); and Captain Cook Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 84% reading, 82% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School.

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

10.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (90%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 23 pupils (9.7%) 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 autism.

The nearest railway station is Gypsy Lane Rail Station, about 570 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Avenue North End (nw bound), 310 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 105 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Middlesbrough (532).

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

The secondary schools closest to St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School are Nunthorpe School & Sixth Form (0.9 miles) and The King's Academy (1.6 miles).