Ings Farm Primary School
Redcar, TS10 2JZ · Redcar and Cleveland · primary school
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24th 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 the 4,318 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ings Farm Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 446 pupils against a stated capacity of 412. 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 34, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific strategies are used to support pupil progress? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Ings Farm Primary School
Overview
Ings Farm Primary School is described as a "happy and thriving community" where pupils "enjoy coming to school" and show "great interest in their learning." The inspection found that the school provides a coherent curriculum and effective personal development, preparing pupils well for the next steps in their education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "coherent, logically sequenced" and connects subjects effectively, such as linking science with design and technology.
- Reading is promoted effectively, with a "consistent approach to the teaching of phonics" ensuring all pupils learn to read with "fluency and confidence."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "study the same curriculum alongside their peers" and "achieve equally well."
- Personal development is a high priority, with a "proactive and effective approach to the teaching of mental health and well-being."
- Staff feel "valued" and appreciate opportunities for professional development provided by the trust.
Areas to improve
- There is an "inconsistent approach to assessment in some curriculum subjects," meaning teachers do not routinely check what pupils know.
- The school should implement "formative assessment strategies" to provide "clear and timely feedback" and correct misconceptions.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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