St Pius X Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Amersham Road, Park End, Middlesbrough, TS3 7HDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Pius X Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Middlesbrough for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 61 schools in Middlesbrough. It ranks 53rd of 57 primary schools in Middlesbrough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 January 2023, report published 8 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 January 2023
Leaders are ambitious for all pupils at St Pius X Catholic Primary School. They ensure that the positive ethos which focuses on knowing right from wrong is at the core of their work. Pupils say that they feel cared for by staff who listen and help them to always do their best. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from the emphasis leaders place on developing the curriculum and improving learning. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Bullying is rare. If it does happen, pupils know that staff are quick to sort out problems. This helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils follow the rules that are in place, such as safely walking to one side of the corridor when climbing the stairs. There is a calm and orderly atmosphere throughout the school. Pupils are highly motivated to demonstrate the school's aims of 'Aspire, Resilient and Collaborate' (ARC). They look forward to seeing who has won a season ticket for Middlesborough Football Club by showing their ARC actions. Pupils say they enjoy the clubs and experiences on offer. Visits to Blue Reef Aquarium, Guisborough Woods, Robinwood residential visit, the local cenotaph, Forbidden Corner and a visit from a geologist help to broaden their interests.
What the school should improve
- Some aspects of the curriculum are more recent in their development, including in the early years. Leaders and teachers have not had time to teach and evaluate the effectiveness of all the new curriculum units. Leaders should continue to evaluate the effectiveness of the new curriculum to ensure the changes are successfully implemented and enabling pupils to reach the ambitious curriculum goals which have been set.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
194 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Pius X Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park End Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Berwick Hills Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| Pallister Park Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Beech Grove Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% 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 Anna McClurey
- Phone
- 01642314453
- Address
- Amersham Road, Park End, Middlesbrough, TS3 7HD
- Local authority
- Middlesbrough
- URN
- 146249
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.