Lift North Ormesby is a primary school in Middlesbrough, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Lift North Ormesby currently has around 253 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.1% boys and 41.9% girls. Around 54.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.3%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 43.1%. african pupils make up about 24.1% , followed by gypsy/roma at 12.3%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | James Street, Middlesbrough, TS3 6LB |
| Website: | www.northormesbyacademy.org |
| Telephone: | 01642247985 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Middlesbrough |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Helen Charlton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138854 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 267 |
| Number of Pupils: | 253 |
| Number of Boys: | 147 |
| Number of Girls: | 106 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 43.10% | 109 |
| African | 24.10% | 61 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 12.30% | 31 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.10% | 13 |
| Other White | 4.30% | 11 |
| Pakistani | 2.40% | 6 |
| Chinese | 2.40% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ormesby Primary School James Street , North Ormesby TS3 6LB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift North Ormesby James Street , North Ormesby TS3 6LB | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School Cadogan Street , North Ormesby TS3 6PX | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alphonsus' RC Primary School Cadogan Street , North Ormesby TS3 6PX | - not rated | 401 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breckon Hill Primary School Breckon Hill Road , TS4 2DS | - not rated | 855 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Riverside 100 Russell Street , Middlehaven TS1 2AD | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langbaurgh School Sulby Avenue , TS3 8RD | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's RC School Tranmere Avenue , TS3 8PB | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Unity City Ormesby Road , TS3 8RE | 3out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keldholme School Ormesby Road , TS3 8RE | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough College Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesside Tertiary College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 3,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Sixth Form College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 3,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longlands College of Further Education Douglas Street , TS4 2JW | - not rated | 920 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School - Middlesbrough Campus Sotherby Road , TS3 8BT | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tees Valley College Sotherby Road , TS3 8BT | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reintegreat Education Solutions Ltd Pallister Park Centre , Ormesby Road TS3 7AR | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tees Primary Academy Charlbury Road , TS3 8NH | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.