Ribbon School

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

64 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths64%

64%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths11%

11%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 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

514 pupils on roll, with places for 478

Eligible for free school meals34.8%

34.8%, 8.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.9%

2.9%, 18.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support26.7%

26.7%, 11.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.9%

1.9%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: ribbonacademy.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.