Normanby Primary School vs Ribbon School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 33 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Normanby Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
503 students
Ribbon School
Seaham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
514 students
| Measure | Normanby Primary School Middlesbrough, North East | Ribbon School Seaham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #351 of 811 | #421 of 811 |
| National rank | #6980 of 15,697 | #8371 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 503 | 514 |
| Pupils on roll | 503 | 514 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 41.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91.5% | 107.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Middlesbrough | Seaham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | – | www.ribbonacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Normanby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.6 vs 48.3).
- •Normanby Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 64%).
- •Ribbon School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 9%).
- •Ribbon School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 503.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Normanby Primary School better than Ribbon School?
On the Success Index (England), Normanby Primary School ranks higher (54.6 vs 48.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Normanby Primary School and Ribbon School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Seaham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Normanby Primary School: 503. Ribbon School: 514. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Normanby Primary School and Ribbon School rank in North East?
Normanby Primary School is 351st of 811 and Ribbon School is 421st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).