The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 253
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 54%
Governance
- Local authority
- Middlesbrough
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Helen Charlton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
October 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
James Street, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS3 6LB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBerwick Hills Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Reintegreat Education Solutions Ltd
Independent · 1.3km away
River Tees Primary Academy
Academy · 1.3km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Corpus Christi RC Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Pallister Park Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Brambles Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
River Tees Secondary Academy
Academy · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lift North Ormesby's Ofsted rating?
Lift North Ormesby was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift North Ormesby?
Lift North Ormesby currently has 253 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift North Ormesby take?
Lift North Ormesby caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lift North Ormesby?
Lift North Ormesby is in Middlesbrough, TS3 6LB, in the Middlesbrough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift North Ormesby have a sixth form?
No, Lift North Ormesby does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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