Linthorpe Community Primary School
Middlesbrough, TS5 6EA · Middlesbrough · primary school
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1st 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 — 9.8/10 against 1,118 of them, against 9.2/10 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Linthorpe Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 16.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs for Digital English, Languages, Cooking, Yoga, Street Dance and Outdoor Adventure. Sports include Rugby, Netball, Football, Basketball and Sports Hall Athletics. Trips visit the Land of Iron Museum, Northumbria Zoo, London and Hamsterly Forest. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 727 pupils against a stated capacity of 705. 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 have not reached the higher standard? How are the London residential trips funded or organised?
What Ofsted said about Linthorpe Community Primary School
Overview
Linthorpe Community Primary School is described as an “inspirational and thriving school” where pupils feel safe and hold high ambitions. The report highlights a “highly ambitious and precisely defined curriculum” that ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, succeed in all areas.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “excellent attitudes to learning” and behave in an “exemplary manner”, guided by the school’s “magical habits” which foster ambition and independence.
- The curriculum is “well-designed”, with vocabulary development at its heart, enabling pupils to explain their thinking clearly and demonstrate a “depth of subject knowledge”.
- Reading is strongly promoted; pupils become “confident, fluent readers” who enjoy an “extensive range of styles and authors” and engage enthusiastically in book clubs.
- Personal development is a “golden thread” through the curriculum, with staff providing opportunities for pupils to develop character, mental health awareness, and physical skills, such as cycling.
- Leaders “value their staff”, prioritising training and well-being, while trustees provide “excellent challenge and support” to maintain high standards.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| 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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