Normanby Primary School
Middlesbrough, TS6 0NP · Redcar and Cleveland · primary school
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23rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.0/10 against 3,300 of them, against 5.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Normanby Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 503 pupils against a stated capacity of 550. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in terms of day-to-day teaching quality?
What Ofsted said about Normanby Primary School
Overview
Normanby Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a “calm, peaceful and purposeful atmosphere.” Pupils demonstrate “excellent behaviour” and speak confidently about the school’s values, while staff are “incredibly positive” about their work environment. The curriculum is well-structured to build knowledge over time, with particular strength in mathematics and personal, social and health education.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “excellent behaviour,” concentrating well and responding quickly to instruction.
- The curriculum ensures pupils are “ready for more complex learning over time,” with clear progression in subjects like physical education.
- Phonics teaching is daily and effective in early years and key stage 1, with books “well-matched to pupils’ phonics knowledge.”
- Leaders provide bespoke support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring all staff understand individual needs.
- There is a “whole school approach” to teaching relationships and safety, helping pupils understand concepts like consent and online safety.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure “consistency of practise” as staff embed the new phonics scheme, particularly for key stage 2 teachers who have not yet taught it with fidelity.
- Curriculum leaders should work with early years staff to establish explicit links between the early years curriculum and the rest of the school’s curriculum from Nursery Year to key stages 1 and 2.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving annual training and leaders addressing local risks such as road safety and drug awareness.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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