St Gerard's RC Primary School
Avalon Court, Hemlington, Middlesbrough, TS8 9HUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Gerard's RC Primary School is a primary school in Middlesbrough for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 61 schools in Middlesbrough. It ranks 33rd of 57 primary schools in Middlesbrough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 November 2018, report published 10 December 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 April 2024
Staff make the school a haven of calm for pupils. The school's Catholic values and clear behaviour policy help to teach pupils about the importance of behaving responsibly. Pupils understand the significance of the school's nine virtues, such as respectfulness and decency. These virtues reinforce high expectations and make pupils feel loved and cared for at St Gerard's. Pupil conduct in lessons and at playtime is impressive. Pupil sports leaders plan and support lunchtime activities. This develops their self-confidence and communication skills. Pupils reflect positively on the school's programme to support their mental health. Year 6 pupils particularly appreciate using the 'happy breathing' strategies to reduce their anxiety as transition to secondary education nears. Pupil 'happiness heroes' support the well- being of their peers. The school has introduced several initiatives to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) across the school. For example, in Nursery there is a sensory space to support young children to develop their sense of sight, sound and touch. Pupils are safe in the school and know how to keep others safe too. They know which adults have safeguarding responsibilities and who can provide help when needed.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, some pupils do not remember the most important knowledge that they need to learn. This means pupils do not make links between current and prior learning. The school should ensure that it focuses more closely on teaching pupils the most important knowledge that they need to remember.
- Sometimes, the curriculum is not adapted sufficiently well to help some pupils with SEND to complete tasks successfully, particularly in the wider curriculum. Where this is the case, some pupils with SEND do not achieve as well as they should. The school should continue to refine, improve and adapt the curriculum to further support pupils with SEND.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
164 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Gerard's RC Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viewley Hill Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Sunnyside Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
| Hemlington Hall Academy | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| Rose Wood Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 89% 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 Joanne Coe
- Phone
- 01642591820
- Address
- Avalon Court, Hemlington, Middlesbrough, TS8 9HU
- Local authority
- Middlesbrough
- URN
- 142373
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.