Errington Primary School
90%
Capacity
216
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Errington Primary School
Errington Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Redcar and Cleveland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 216 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Errington Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Rule, it falls under Redcar and Cleveland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9603rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 41 in Redcar and Cleveland.
Errington Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 29 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Errington Primary School include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cricket, Football, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland, Errington 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Windy Hill Lane, Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, TS11 7BL |
| Headteacher | Sarah Rule |
| Local Authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Number of Pupils | 216 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.4% |
| School Capacity | 216 / 240 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9603rd of 13,686
Nationally
504th of 677
In North East
34th of 41
In Redcar and Cleveland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
54%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
40
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (73% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Windy Hill Lane, Redcar
Redcar and Cleveland, TS11 7BL
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