Viewley Hill Academy
111%
Capacity
304
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Viewley Hill Academy
Viewley Hill Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Middlesbrough community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 304 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 273 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Viewley Hill Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kate Barkley, it falls under Middlesbrough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7644th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 37 in Middlesbrough.
Viewley Hill Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 42 applications for 32 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Viewley Hill Academy include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Library, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Tennis, Swimming, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Film Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 57.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Middlesbrough, Viewley Hill 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Andover Way, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS8 9HL |
| Headteacher | Kate Barkley |
| Local Authority | Middlesbrough |
| Number of Pupils | 304 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 57.4% |
| School Capacity | 304 / 273 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7644th of 13,686
Nationally
410th of 677
In North East
21st of 37
In Middlesbrough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
60%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
42
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Andover Way, Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough, TS8 9HL
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