Ayresome Green Lane, Middlesbrough, Teesside TS5 4DY
10 simple reasons to choose Archibald Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Middlesbrough.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Archibald Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Middlesbrough and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.
On average, 29.1 pupils per class and 24.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Endeavour Academies Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 2 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. School participates in the Forest Schools programme (Year 1).
In the top 2% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
Find another school near Archibald Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Red House Junior School (3 miles); Teesside High Prep School (4.4 miles); Yarm Preparatory School (5.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Linthorpe (1 mile); Acklam Whin Primary School (2.1 miles); St Francis of Assisi Church of England School, Ingleby Barwick (3.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Red House School (4.4 miles); Teesside High School (6 miles); Yarm School (7.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
Acklam Grange School (1.7 miles); All Saints Academy (5.2 miles); Nunthorpe Academy (6.9 miles).