Easterside Academy
Middlesbrough, TS4 3RG · Middlesbrough · primary school
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22nd 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 — 5.9/10 against 1,059 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Easterside Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join digital learning and cooking clubs, or play rugby, netball, football, and yoga. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 296 pupils against a stated capacity of 294. 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 to move from the expected to the higher standard in maths? How does the after-school club integrate with the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Easterside Academy
Overview
Pupils “blossom” at Easterside Academy, thriving in a supportive environment where they feel safe and motivated to succeed. The school delivers a “well-structured, ambitious curriculum” that fosters strong personal development, with particular praise for the “impressive” support for mental health and community engagement. While overall effectiveness is rated Good, the report highlights specific inconsistencies in early years phonics delivery and curriculum clarity in certain subjects that require attention.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated Outstanding, with pupils showing an “excellent understanding of protected characteristics” and benefiting from therapeutic support and leadership roles.
- Mathematics teaching is strong, with staff adapting the curriculum to build on prior learning, ensuring pupils “confidently recall learning from previous topics.”
- Relationships are “very positive,” with a dedicated ‘Care Team’ helping pupils express feelings, resulting in rare bullying and high trust in adults.
- The curriculum is enriched by educational visits and a wide range of after-school clubs that build on pupils’ “unique talents.”
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” with leaders challenging external partners to ensure pupil needs are met “without delay.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must further develop phonics strategies to address “stark” differences in what pupils know and remember, ensuring those needing catch-up progress rapidly.
- Leaders should ensure teachers know the “exact content” pupils must learn in each year group for subjects where end points are not currently clear, such as design technology.
Safeguarding
The report states that “arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that the school is quick to respond to risks and that safeguarding is “expertly woven through the curriculum.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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