The Avenue Primary School
Middlesbrough, TS7 0AG · Middlesbrough · primary school
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14th 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 the 3,755 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.2/10 among them, against 7.2/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| 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.
The Avenue Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.2 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in cricket, cross country, tag rugby, indoor athletics, football, basketball, and handball. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 446 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are sports activities scheduled alongside the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about The Avenue Primary School
Overview
The inspection confirms that The Avenue Primary School continues to be a good school. Leaders are described as ambitious for every pupil, fostering a calm and respectful environment where pupils value ‘The Golden Rules’ of being kind, gentle, honest and respectful. Pupils are eager to learn, with bullying being rare and staff acting quickly to resolve any issues.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a high-quality curriculum in core subjects, with well-sequenced knowledge in reading and mathematics.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, ensuring they achieve well.
- Behaviour is a strength, with positive attitudes to learning and effective support for pupils managing strong emotions.
- Staff appreciate the support from leaders, who consider workload and well-being, leading to high staff satisfaction.
- Pupils participate in a broad range of activities, including music, educational visits, and community fundraising.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure curriculums for foundation subjects, such as history, clearly set out the knowledge and skills pupils need to know and when, allowing opportunities to revisit key knowledge.
- Leaders need to ensure all pupils in key stage 1 receive books that match their phonic knowledge so they can practise reading to build fluency and confidence.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with thorough records, prompt action when necessary, and staff who are alert to signs of abuse and trained on issues such as online safety.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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