Linthorpe Community Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Roman Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6EAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Linthorpe Community Primary School is a primary school in Middlesbrough for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 61 schools in Middlesbrough. It ranks 1st of 57 primary schools in Middlesbrough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 March 2024, report published 29 April 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 March 2024

Linthorpe Community Primary School is an inspirational and thriving school. Pupils feel safe here. They have high ambitions for themselves. Staff are aspirational for pupils' achievement. They nurture pupils from the moment they arrive at the school. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have excellent attitudes to learning. They succeed in all areas of the well-designed curriculum. Pupils behave exceptionally well. The school's 'magical habits' encapsulate the school's values. Staff teach pupils to develop life skills such as ambition, independence and leadership. These skills are demonstrated in everything the pupils do. Pupils conduct themselves in an exemplary manner. They respect and value their time together. Behaviour in lessons is strong without exception. This is because staff are experts in modelling the desired behaviours. Pupils love coming to school. They attend exceptionally well. Pupils describe Linthorpe Primary School as a 'once in a lifetime' opportunity. Pupils express their opinions through school council meetings, suggest whole school events and make weekly book recommendations to their peers. The school provides all pupils, including children in the early years, with a remarkable range of clubs and enrichment activities. These include mindful meditation club, poetry club and gardening club. Staff create wonderful opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests. The school constantly refines the many opportunities available. This ensures experiences are well matched to pupils' personal development needs.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

90 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths88%

88%, 26 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths16%

16%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

727 pupils on roll, with places for 705

Eligible for free school meals45.7%

45.7%, 19.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language42.1%

42.1%, 20.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.7%

14.7%, 0.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.9%

2.9%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Linthorpe Community Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Edward's Catholic Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard
Sacred Heart Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good49% met the expected standard
Green Lane Primary Academy0.5 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
Archibald Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
Ayresome Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good46% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE LEGACY LEARNING TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Grace Mitchell
Address
Roman Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6EA
Local authority
Middlesbrough
URN
145775

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.