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Ribbon School
Barnes Road, Murton, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 9QR, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.5 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
512
Capacity
478
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in literacy and numeracy, where 64% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths—placing it in the top 52% nationally. The LocaleIQ score of 72.5 indicates it outperforms 73% of schools, suggesting a strong community reputation and parent satisfaction. However, only 11% of students achieve the higher standard in these key subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 11 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.6%
White Other2.5%
Black African1.8%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Other1.0%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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54.81860, -1.38674 · SR7 9QR
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN138633
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ribbonacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ribbon School rated by Ofsted?
Ribbon School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 January 2023.
Is Ribbon School a good school?
Ribbon School scores 72.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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