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Archibald Primary School

Middlesbrough, TS5 4DYPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
48 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
#5,925
of 13,686 nationally

About Archibald Primary School

Archibald Primary School is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary in Middlesbrough that is currently running well above its official capacity. With 493 pupils on roll against a published capacity of 420, the school is clearly in high demand locally. That demand is backed up by the admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 78 applications for 58 places, with 48 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.34. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 63.8%, which is significantly above the national average and places Archibald among schools serving a notably disadvantaged catchment. The school also offers nursery provision for children aged two and above, meaning families can start their child's education here from the earliest primary stage. Anita Jefferies is the headteacher, and the school has no religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAyresome Green Lane, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS5 4DY
HeadteacherAnita Jefferies
Local AuthorityMiddlesbrough
Number of Pupils493
Free School Meals (FSM)63.8%
School Capacity493 / 420 (117% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 Sept 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

TennisAthleticsNetballRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubEco ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Archibald Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.