Captain Cook Primary School
84%
Capacity
417
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Captain Cook Primary School
Captain Cook Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Middlesbrough community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 417 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 498 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Captain Cook Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Leanne Acheson, it falls under Middlesbrough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1509th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 37 in Middlesbrough.
Captain Cook Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 82 applications for 48 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Captain Cook Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Rounders, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Book Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Middlesbrough, Captain Cook Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Stokesley Road, Marton, Middlesbrough, TS7 8DU |
| Headteacher | Leanne Acheson |
| Local Authority | Middlesbrough |
| Number of Pupils | 417 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.5% |
| School Capacity | 417 / 498 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Feb 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1509th of 13,686
Nationally
77th of 677
In North East
6th of 37
In Middlesbrough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
82%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed48
82
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Stokesley Road, Marton
Middlesbrough, TS7 8DU
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