The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 512
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- RIBBON ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Ashleigh Sheridan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Barnes Road, Murton, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 9QR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Ribbon School's Ofsted rating?
Ribbon School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ribbon School?
Ribbon School currently has 512 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ribbon School take?
Ribbon School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ribbon School?
Ribbon School is in Seaham, SR7 9QR, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ribbon School have a sixth form?
No, Ribbon School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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