Ribbon School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Address | Barnes Road, SR7 9QR |
| School Website | www.ribbonacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1915175900 |
| URN | 138633 |
School Census
| Total | 500 |
| Girls/Boys | 239/261 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.8%/52.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 156 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/01/2023 | Good |
| 16/04/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/01/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/04/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 0.0 |
| Writing Progress | 2.3 |
| Maths Progress | 2.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 2.0 |
| Writing Progress | 1.7 |
| Maths Progress | -1.0 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 0.7 |
| Writing Progress | 1.7 |
| Maths Progress | 0.8 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 65 |
| As First Preference | 56 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 62 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 47 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 56 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 53 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 40 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 40 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 66 |
| As First Preference | 49 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 50 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 49 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 87 |
| As First Preference | 68 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 68 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 68 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 79 |
| As First Preference | 65 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 67 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 65 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 53 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 42 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 39 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 57 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 58 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 57 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 94 |
| As First Preference | 85 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 85 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 83 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 82 |
| As First Preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 75 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 70 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 66% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 34% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 29% |
| no | 71% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton
(0.29 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Church Lane, , SR7 9RD