Green Lane Primary Academy
Middlesbrough, TS5 7RU · Middlesbrough · primary school
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19th 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 — 6.2/10 against 2,391 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 41% | 2.68 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.73 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 26% | 0.75 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Green Lane Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join chess, craft, computer games, Pokémon, LEGO, musical theatre, and karaoke clubs, as well as running and hockey teams. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 663 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? How accessible are the after-school clubs for families with varying schedules?
What Ofsted said about Green Lane Primary Academy
Overview
Green Lane Primary Academy continues to be a good school, characterised by leaders who are “highly ambitious for all pupils” and a culture described as “a big school with a big heart”. The report highlights significant improvements in reading and mathematics since the previous inspection, alongside strong pastoral care and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Parents describe pastoral care as “first class”, with pupils feeling safe, respected, and confident that bullying is addressed swiftly.
- Reading provision is excellent, featuring a consistent phonics scheme, closely matched books, and a curriculum rich in “high-quality texts” that promotes fluency and vocabulary.
- Mathematics teaching follows a “carefully planned, sequenced curriculum” with clear skills progression, helping pupils build on prior knowledge and use mathematical vocabulary confidently.
- Staff feel “valued and listened to”, supported by leaders who help manage workload, while pupils enjoy a “rich variety of extra-curricular activities”.
- The school is inclusive, with pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities learning alongside classmates with targeted support from external agencies.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, such as history, the curriculum is new and has not yet embedded; pupils’ learning does not sufficiently build on prior knowledge, leading to insecure retention of previously studied topics.
- Leaders should develop a system of assessment across foundation subjects to ensure pupils are “knowing more and remembering more” and that curriculum plans are implemented effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with rigorous records, regular staff training, and leaders who actively challenge professionals to secure support for vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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