Best 3 Primary schools in Middlesbrough – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Linthorpe Community Primary School (Primary) in Middlesbrough; Brambles Primary Academy (Primary) in Middlesbrough; St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Middlesbrough — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Linthorpe Community Primary School, Brambles Primary Academy and St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter type located around Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, Teesside and Middlesbrough, Cleveland. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Linthorpe Community Primary School), published Apr 2024. The lowest is 2 (St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 450, combined total ≈ 1,350, typical FSM 50–55%, range 40–45%–65–70%; spread across trusts such as THE LEGACY LEARNING TRUST, TEES VALLEY EDUCATION and NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Linthorpe Community Primary School TS5 6EA	Brambles Primary Academy TS3 9DB	St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School TS3 6PX
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Middlesbrough TS5 6EA	Middlesbrough Teesside TS3 9DB	Middlesbrough Cleveland TS3 6PX
Latest Ofsted	1 29 Apr 2024	1 2 Jul 2014	2 4 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	697	341	210
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	THE LEGACY LEARNING TRUST	TEES VALLEY EDUCATION	NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.linthorpeprimary.co.uk	brambles.teesvalleyeducation.co.uk	stalphonsus.npcat.org.uk
Telephone	01642885222	01642210704	01642243400
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Linthorpe Community Primary School

TS5 6EA

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Middlesbrough
TS5 6EA
Ofsted: 1 29 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE LEGACY LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.linthorpeprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01642885222

Brambles Primary Academy

TS3 9DB

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Middlesbrough
Teesside
TS3 9DB
Ofsted: 1 2 Jul 2014
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: TEES VALLEY EDUCATION
Website: brambles.teesvalleyeducation.co.uk
Telephone: 01642210704

St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School

TS3 6PX

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Middlesbrough
Cleveland
TS3 6PX
Ofsted: 2 4 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website: stalphonsus.npcat.org.uk
Telephone: 01642243400

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.