Saint Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Allendale Road, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS7 9LFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Saint Gabriel's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Middlesbrough for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 65 schools in Redcar and Cleveland. It ranks 14th of 57 primary schools in Middlesbrough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 March 2022, report published 23 May 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 March 2022
Pupils are happy and feel safe at this school. They are polite and respectful to each other. Staff expect pupils to behave well, and they do. Pupils work hard and are proud of their work. Pupils say that bullying is rare. If it does happen, they know there are plenty of adults who will sort out their concerns quickly. Relationships between adults and pupils are highly positive. Memorable experiences are linked to the curriculum subjects. Pupils enjoy visiting places like the Riverside Stadium. Staff make sure that everyone is included on visits. They make special arrangements for pupils who might find the trips, including residentials, difficult. Pupils are excited by the new library and the wide range of books they can borrow. The librarians relish their role in helping others choose books. Some read with the younger children. Leaders organise breakfast in school for any pupil who would like it. There are several after-school clubs. The Year 6 pupils attend SATs club. They say that this is helping them to learn more in mathematics. Parents and carers are encouraged to come into school with events like the 'Booknic' in Reception class. Leaders use social media well to keep parents up to date with their child's learning and behaviour.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not recognise well enough that some pupils' phonics knowledge is insecure. Assessment in phonics is being developed. This means that some pupils are falling behind their peers. Further training is needed to ensure that all staff approach early reading delivery the same way, and that continuous assessment is used to inform planning. Leaders should ensure that there is a consistent approach to the teaching of phonics by all staff.
- In a small number of subjects, assessment is at an early stage of implementation. This means the teachers and learners do not have a comprehensive picture of how the pupils are getting on. Leaders should ensure that assessment procedures are in place across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
194 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near Saint Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overfields Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Pennyman Primary Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Ormesby Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Thorntree Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Park End Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Carolyn Baker
- Phone
- 01642315538
- Address
- Allendale Road, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS7 9LF
- Local authority
- Redcar and Cleveland
- URN
- 140750
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.