Ribbon School

About Ribbon School

Ribbon School is an academy converter in Seaham, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 512 pupils on roll. It is part of RIBBON ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 January 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 34.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

County Durham →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

512 / 478 (107%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 January 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Barnes Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 9QR

Phone

01915175900

Headteacher

Ashleigh Sheridan

Website

www.ribbonacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ribbon School?

Ribbon School is an academy converter in Seaham, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Ribbon School have?

Ribbon School has 512 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ribbon School's Ofsted rating?

Ribbon School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 January 2023).

How does Ribbon School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

64% of pupils at Ribbon School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Ribbon School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ribbon School is part of RIBBON ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Ribbon School?

Ribbon School is located at Barnes Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 9QR.