St Thomas More RC Primary School, Middlesbrough

In its own words: "St. Thomas More’s is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, happy and are able to succeed. In line with our school Mission Statement, “Live as God calls you,” and rooted in the teachings of Christ, the Gospel values of Love, Justice, Peace, Respect, Compassion and Forgiveness reflect our calling to follow in the footsteps of Jesus."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our team of dedicated staff and governors are committed to giving our children the very best start in life, so that they become happy, confident learners who are able to enjoy success and fulfil their great potential. Our Mission statement “Live as God calls you” is at the heart of everything we do."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, tennis, basketball, dance, choir, cooking, gardening, eco club and book club.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care until 4:15pm.

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

In 2025, 52% of Year 6 pupils at St Thomas More RC Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 52% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Middlesbrough and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 67% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 33 families put St Thomas More RC Primary School as their first choice and 68 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Thomas More RC Primary School are Easterside Academy (under 0.1 miles, Good, 71% reading, 76% maths); Marton Manor Primary School (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 88% reading, 75% maths); Newham Bridge Primary School (0.9 miles, 86% reading, 91% maths); and Sunnyside Academy (1 mile, Good, 51% reading, 49% maths).

St Thomas More RC Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

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

In 2026, 30 pupils (14.3%) received SEN support and 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

St Thomas More RC Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Marton Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Thomas More School (ne bound), 100 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 349 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Middlesbrough (532).

In 2024/25, St Thomas More RC Primary School issued 23 suspensions, 11.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St Thomas More RC Primary School are Trinity Catholic College (0.5 miles), Outwood Academy Acklam (1.1 miles) and The King's Academy (1.1 miles).