Ribbon School
URN: 138633 • Seaham SR7 9QR
Overview
- Name
- Ribbon School
- URN
- 138633
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- RIBBON ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ashleigh Sheridan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915175900
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barnes Road, Seaham SR7 9QR
Summary
Ribbon Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Seaham, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 512 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 478. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Led by Head Teacher Mrs Ashleigh Sheridan, the academy emphasizes high aspirations and a broad, balanced curriculum tailored to meet the individual needs of students.
The curriculum at Ribbon Academy covers a wide range of subjects, including reading, writing, mathematics, science, and the arts, alongside modern foreign languages and physical education. The school actively supports children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that appropriate resources and teaching strategies are in place to facilitate effective learning.
Community involvement is a key aspect of life at Ribbon Academy, with initiatives such as after-school clubs, a community café, and various educational visits designed to enrich the student experience. The school places a strong emphasis on attendance and punctuality, aiming for a target of 97% or higher, to ensure that all children benefit from consistent learning opportunities.
The curriculum at Ribbon Academy covers a wide range of subjects, including reading, writing, mathematics, science, and the arts, alongside modern foreign languages and physical education. The school actively supports children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that appropriate resources and teaching strategies are in place to facilitate effective learning.
Community involvement is a key aspect of life at Ribbon Academy, with initiatives such as after-school clubs, a community café, and various educational visits designed to enrich the student experience. The school places a strong emphasis on attendance and punctuality, aiming for a target of 97% or higher, to ensure that all children benefit from consistent learning opportunities.
Useful links
- Trustees & Governance (governance)
- Looked After Children (sen)
- Our SEN Provision (sen)
- Reporting Absences (sen)
- SEND Specialist Expertise (sen)
- SEND Transition (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- The Broad Areas of Need: (sen)
- What SEND support looks like (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- RIBBON ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 478
- Pupils
- 512
- Boys
- 253
- Girls
- 259
- FSM %
- 41.60
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 512 | 253 | 259 | 478 | 41.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 506 | 262 | 244 | 478 | 40.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 532 | 281 | 251 | 478 | 34.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 532 | 281 | 251 | 478 | 34.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 557 | 293 | 264 | 478 | 34.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 576 | 313 | 263 | 478 | 29.30 |
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