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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 267
Number of Pupils: 253
Number of Boys: 147
Number of Girls: 106

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 18.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British43.10%109
African24.10%61
Gypsy/Roma12.30%31
Other (any other ethnic group)5.10%13
Other White4.30%11
Pakistani2.40%6
Chinese2.40%6
Other Asian1.20%3
White and Black African1.20%3
White and Asian1.20%3
Other Mixed1.20%3
Other Black0.40%1
Indian0.40%1
White and Black Caribbean0.40%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.40%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Below Average (-2.8)
Writing: Average (-0.3)
Maths: Well Below Average (-3.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
54%
Town average
60%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
11%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
104.2
Local authority average
103.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
103.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.