Ribbon School
Barnes Road, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9QROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ribbon School is a primary school in Seaham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 6th of 9 primary schools in Seaham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 January 2023, report published 8 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 January 2023
Pupils flourish at Ribbon Academy. It is an inclusive, nurturing school. Staff have high ambitions for every pupil in their school. Pupils enjoy coming to school. Leaders and staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour and their achievements. Pupils' accomplishments are celebrated throughout the school. Celebratory displays showcase the rich opportunities that pupils are exposed to. Pupils are happy in this school. Parents agree. The high expectations of what children can achieve are evident from the start of their school journey. Early years staff provide children with a magical learning journey. Children are encouraged to develop curious attitudes and independence. This is echoed across most areas of the curriculum. The school's positive learning environment inspires pupils to want to know more. Pupils are eager to recite poetry on the 'Poets' Podium'. They want to read more books to receive tokens for their book vending machine. 'Ribbon Radio', the school's weekly broadcasting station, enables pupils to develop confidence and showcase their individual talents. Pupils say they feel safe in this school. Their attitudes to learning are positive. Pupils are able to articulate a strong understanding of the school's values of resilience, empathy, self-awareness, positivity, excellence, communication and teamwork. These attributes underpin the school's virtues of 'RESPECT'. These virtues are evident in the actions and behaviours of pupils both in and out of lessons. Bullying is rare in this school. Staff deal with any concerns as they arise.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not identify gaps in pupils' knowledge well enough in some subjects. This sometimes limits how well pupils are able to build on what they already know and remember. Leaders must ensure that purposeful assessment is used to identify gaps in pupils' learning equally well in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
64 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
514 pupils on roll, with places for 478
Schools near Ribbon School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Seaview Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Westlea Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| South Hetton Primary | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- RIBBON ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ashleigh Sheridan
- Phone
- 01915175900
- Address
- Barnes Road, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9QR
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 138633
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.