SchoolScoresAyresome Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Worcester Street, Gresham Ward, Middlesbrough, TS1 4NT
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 May 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
81 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Middlesbrough comparisons use the 4 of its 61 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 57 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Middlesbrough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Middlesbrough. Higher than 87% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 99% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Middlesbrough. Higher than 82% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 96% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Middlesbrough. Higher than 83% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 79 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Middlesbrough. Higher than 93% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND Higher than 94% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | – | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Middlesbrough. Higher than 83% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%said yes | 98% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 11%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Middlesbrough figures pool parents at the Middlesbrough schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
82 pupils in this year group.
46% — 17 points below the Middlesbrough average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Middlesbrough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 46% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 60% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 57% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Middlesbrough. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 76 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 56 |
| Of those, offered a place | 56 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 112 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Middlesbrough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 60.2% | 46.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 44th highest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 15.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 78.1% | 23.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 42nd lowest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 54th lowest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Lower than 7% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 23.3% | 15.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 24th lowest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 28th lowest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 47th highest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 11% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.9 | 18.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 46th highest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 16% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.6 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 42nd highest of 56 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 17% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 9.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Sacred Heart Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newport Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Archibald Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Linthorpe Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abingdon Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Edward's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Breckon Hill Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Green Lane Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beech Grove Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ayresome Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ayresome Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 May 2023.
How did Ayresome Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ayresome Primary School?
99% of the 81 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Ayresome Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ayresome Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 56 families put Ayresome Primary School as their first choice for 76 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 56 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146770.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.