Dormanstown Primary Academy
Redcar, TS10 5LY · Redcar and Cleveland · primary school
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33rd of 43 primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland we can score, 44 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 — 5.3/10 against 376 of them, against 3.4/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dormanstown Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 274 pupils against a stated capacity of 304. 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the next term? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Dormanstown Primary Academy
Overview
Dormanstown Primary Academy is described as a "good school" where "expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour are high" and pupils "achieve well." Leaders have been "effective in improving the quality of education" since the previous inspection, placing reading at the heart of the curriculum and ensuring pupils feel "safe and happy."
Strengths
- Reading is a high priority, with "highly trained staff" teaching phonics well and using interventions to help pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The mathematics curriculum is "well-sequenced," "suitably ambitious," and supported by teachers with "good subject knowledge."
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of experiences, including trips to broaden their learning and opportunities to take on responsibilities such as being part of the "junior leadership team."
- The specialist SEND unit follows the "same ambitious curriculum" as other pupils, with "well-considered adaptations" ensuring strong progress.
- Trust leaders provide detailed oversight, and staff benefit from "networking opportunities" to share good practice.
Areas to improve
- The history curriculum requires completion; concepts remain "too broad" and sequencing is "not precise enough," leading to gaps in pupils’ understanding.
- Pupils’ understanding of different world faiths and viewpoints is "underdeveloped," and the curriculum does not help them remember what they have studied.
- In the early years, the promotion of new language is "inconsistent," and vocabulary needs to be clearly identified to ensure all children benefit from high-quality support.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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