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St Gerard's RC Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Gerard's RC Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Middlesbrough , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 171 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

171

Pupils

210

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

St Gerard's RC Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Gerard's RC Primary School?

The catchment area for St Gerard's RC Primary School is the geographic zone Middlesbrough uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Middlesbrough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Gerard's RC Primary School is managed by Middlesbrough and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Middlesbrough before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Middlesbrough catchment area documents →

St Gerard's RC Primary School: 210 places, 81% filled: places available

St Gerard's RC Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 171 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 35.2% of pupils at St Gerard's RC Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Middlesbrough.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Middlesbrough publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Middlesbrough school admissions →

St Gerard's RC Primary School: School Information

Full address
Avalon Court, Hemlington, Middlesbrough, TS8 9HU
Local authority
Middlesbrough
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
35.2% of pupils
DfE URN
142373

Other Primary Schools in Middlesbrough

If St Gerard's RC Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Middlesbrough are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Middlesbrough

St Gerard's RC Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Middlesbrough. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Gerard's RC Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Gerard's RC Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Gerard's RC Primary School?

The catchment area for St Gerard's RC Primary School is the geographic zone Middlesbrough uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Middlesbrough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Gerard's RC Primary School oversubscribed?

St Gerard's RC Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 171 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Middlesbrough.

What is the admissions policy for St Gerard's RC Primary School?

St Gerard's RC Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Middlesbrough before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Gerard's RC Primary School cover?

St Gerard's RC Primary School is a primary school in Middlesbrough, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Gerard's RC Primary School?

St Gerard's RC Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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