The short version
Average SATs results.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
-9.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 76
- Capacity
- 53%
- FSM
- 22.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Harris
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
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Location
Town End, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0TG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Middleton-In-Teesdale Academy a selective school?
No. Middleton-In-Teesdale Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Middleton-In-Teesdale Academy?
Middleton-In-Teesdale Academy currently has 76 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Middleton-In-Teesdale Academy take?
Middleton-In-Teesdale Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Middleton-In-Teesdale Academy?
Middleton-In-Teesdale Academy is in Barnard Castle, DL12 0TG, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Middleton-In-Teesdale Academy have a sixth form?
No, Middleton-In-Teesdale Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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