Nunthorpe Primary Academy
Swan's Corner, Guisborough Road, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS7 0LAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Nunthorpe Primary Academy is a primary school in Middlesbrough for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 65 schools in Redcar and Cleveland. It ranks 2nd of 57 primary schools in Middlesbrough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 March 2017, report published 16 May 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 October 2023
Pupils are proud to be a part of Nunthorpe Primary Academy. Leaders have made the school a nurturing place for pupils and staff. Pupils treat each other with high levels of respect. They celebrate each other's achievements. There is a palpable sense of aspiration in the school. Relationships between staff and pupils are exceptionally strong. Adults in school keep pupils safe. Pupils' behaviour is excellent throughout school. The school rewards academic achievement, kindness and positive behaviour in a variety of ways. Pupils love receiving raffle tickets to win the special cushion each day or a golden pencil at the end of the week. These rewards keep them motivated to try their best. The school has extremely high expectations for pupils' attainment. Staff's expertise is exceptionally good. The curriculum is ambitious and exciting. It brings learning to life for pupils. Pupils achieve well at Nunthorpe Primary Academy. All pupils, from the youngest children in Nursery to the oldest in Year 6, talk about their learning with confidence and enthusiasm. Pupils benefit from the wide range of experiences the school provides. For example, pupils in Year 6 developed their understanding of careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) during an educational visit to the Nissan car factory. Outdoor education residential visits begin in Year 3. These develop pupils' independence and resilience as they try new and challenging activities. Pupils thrive in this school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
239 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near Nunthorpe Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandlers Ridge Academy | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 82% met the expected standard |
| The Avenue Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Ormesby Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Overfields Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- IRONSTONE ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Neil Salter
- Phone
- 01642315508
- Address
- Swan's Corner, Guisborough Road, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS7 0LA
- Local authority
- Redcar and Cleveland
- URN
- 140919
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.