Archibald Primary School
Middlesbrough, TS5 4DY · Middlesbrough · primary school
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15th of 40 primary schools in Middlesbrough we can score, 41 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.5/10 against 501 of them, against 6.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Archibald Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 479 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the last inspection was in 2022, what changes have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Archibald Primary School
Overview
Archibald Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by an "unmistakably positive atmosphere" and high levels of respect. Pupils are described as "well-rounded, confident individuals" who benefit from a broad curriculum and strong pastoral care.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "high levels of respect" for teachers and classmates, with bullying having "virtually disappeared".
- The curriculum is generally well-planned, with "solid foundations" in mathematics and a "daily systematic system" for phonics that is "bearing fruit".
- The school is "highly inclusive", ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are taught the same curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders actively promote staff welfare through a dedicated well-being team, resulting in "low staff turnover" and high morale.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective", with "meticulous and detailed" record-keeping and immediate action on concerns.
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of foundation subjects", such as history and art, new knowledge does not sufficiently build on what pupils already know, hindering retention.
- Leaders must ensure all curriculum areas are "carefully planned and sequenced" so that pupils achieve well across the entire curriculum.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff receive regular training to spot warning signs and that record-keeping is "meticulous and detailed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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