Pennyman Primary Academy

About Pennyman Primary Academy

Pennyman Primary Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Middlesbrough community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 401 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 440 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Pennyman Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Stuart, it falls under Middlesbrough local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8093rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 37 in Middlesbrough.

Pennyman Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 37 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Pennyman Primary Academy include Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sports Hall.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Science Club, Film Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 69.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Middlesbrough, Pennyman Primary Academy 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.

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