Nunthorpe Primary Academy 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.
Nunthorpe Primary Academy currently has around 256 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.5% boys and 46.5% girls. Around 14.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Swan's Corner, Middlesbrough, TS7 0LA |
| Website: | www.nunthorpe.ironstoneacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01642315508 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Alexa O'Gara |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140919 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/03/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 236 |
| Number of Pupils: | 256 |
| Number of Boys: | 137 |
| Number of Girls: | 119 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.30% | 221 |
| Other Mixed | 4.30% | 11 |
| Pakistani | 2.70% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other White | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 2 |
| African | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunthorpe Primary School Swan's Corner , Guisborough Road TS7 0LA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunthorpe Primary Academy Swan's Corner , Guisborough Road TS7 0LA | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandlers Ridge Primary School Chandlers Ridge , Nunthorpe TS7 0JL | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandlers Ridge Academy Chandlers Ridge , Nunthorpe TS7 0JL | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandlers Ridge Academy Chandlers Ridge , Nunthorpe TS7 0JL | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunthorpe Academy Guisborough Road , Nunthorpe TS7 0LA | 2out of 4 | 101 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunthorpe School Guisborough Road , Nunthorpe TS7 0LA | - not rated | 101 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormesby School Stockwith Close , Netherfields TS3 0RG | - not rated | 2,778 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Ormesby Tothill Avenue , Netherfields TS3 0RH | 1out of 4 | 2,943 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Park Sixth Form College South Park Avenue , Normanby TS6 0NT | - not rated | 2,621 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Endeavour School Tothill Avenue , Netherfields TS3 0RH | - not rated | 2,943 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Endeavour School Tothill Avenue , Netherfields TS3 0RH | - not rated | 2,943 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Priory Woods School Tothill Avenue , Netherfields TS3 0RH | - not rated | 2,982 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.