Chandlers Ridge Academy
Middlesbrough, TS7 0JL · Middlesbrough · primary school
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2nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.2/10 against 4,133 of them, against 9.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chandlers Ridge Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 22.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.2 out of 10 either way). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 348 pupils against a stated capacity of 376. 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
How does the new report-card framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Chandlers Ridge Academy
Overview
Chandlers Ridge Academy is a welcoming school where pupils thrive academically and socially, supported by a "highly effective behaviour system" and strong leadership. The report highlights that pupils achieve well from their starting points, with outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics consistently above the national average. Leaders have successfully fostered a culture of high achievement and inclusion, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs, are well prepared for their next stage of education.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve "above-average outcomes" in national tests, with disadvantaged pupils outperforming their non-disadvantaged peers in reading and writing.
- Attendance has improved due to a culture where it is "everybody’s business" and individualised support helps pupils feel welcome.
- Teaching is "highly effective," with a sharp focus on key subject vocabulary and prompt support to close knowledge gaps.
- The school provides a "thoughtfully designed personal development programme" that equips pupils with skills for life in modern Britain.
- Leaders and governors have a "clear and ambitious vision," prioritising improvements based on accurate evaluations and evidence.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to embed changes to the mathematics curriculum so that more pupils "consistently recall multiplication facts."
- Leaders should maximise learning opportunities in the early years, ensuring outdoor provision offers the same high quality as indoor activities.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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