Normanby Primary School

About Normanby Primary School

Normanby Primary School is a mixed state primary in Redcar and Cleveland, currently home to 491 pupils against a capacity of 550, so there is a little breathing room in terms of space. The school serves a community with above-average economic disadvantage: 22% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 24% and a local context that suggests similar pressures. Demand is clear — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 72 applications for 50 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.44 applicants per place. All 50 first-preference families received an offer, which suggests that while the school is popular, it is not yet at the point of turning away local children who list it as their top choice. The school has nursery provision, so families can start their children here from age three.

Academically, Normanby performs solidly above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 70% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, comfortably ahead of the Redcar and Cleveland LA average of 65%. The school ranks 16th out of 41 primaries in the local authority on this metric, placing it in the top 40% nationally. Reading and writing both saw 80% of pupils hitting the expected standard, while maths was a touch lower at 79%. At the higher standard, 9% achieved the top marks across all three subjects, with reading leading at 30% and maths at 20%. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good overall, with leadership and management judged Outstanding — a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2007. Early years provision was also rated Good.

The school offers a broad set of facilities including a library, forest school, sports hall, gymnasium, sensory room and even a chapel. Sports on offer include athletics, cricket, football and swimming, while clubs range from drama and art to eco club and gardening. SEND provision is well-developed, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. For families weighing up options, Normanby is a strong, oversubscribed but accessible choice within the local authority, particularly for those who value strong leadership and a wide range of enrichment activities. The nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, 2.4 km away, which may appeal to families seeking a faith-based option.

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