Chandlers Ridge Academy
URN: 138656 • Middlesbrough TS7 0JL
Overview
- Name
- Chandlers Ridge Academy
- URN
- 138656
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 55.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Lidgard (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Chandlers Ridge, Middlesbrough TS7 0JL
Summary
Chandlers Ridge Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Middlesbrough, serving 385 pupils with a capacity of 376. The school aims to foster a supportive and inclusive environment, where every child can thrive academically and socially. With a low percentage of students eligible for free school meals (3.90%), the academy is committed to providing equal opportunities for all its pupils.
The curriculum at Chandlers Ridge Academy is designed to engage students through a variety of learning experiences, encouraging creativity and critical thinking. The school places a strong emphasis on the importance of community and human connection, as reflected in their ethos of nurturing kindness and respect among students. This approach not only enhances academic performance but also promotes personal development and social skills.
Chandlers Ridge Academy actively involves parents and the local community in school activities, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration. This connection helps to create a positive atmosphere where children can learn and grow, preparing them for future challenges both in and out of the classroom.
The curriculum at Chandlers Ridge Academy is designed to engage students through a variety of learning experiences, encouraging creativity and critical thinking. The school places a strong emphasis on the importance of community and human connection, as reflected in their ethos of nurturing kindness and respect among students. This approach not only enhances academic performance but also promotes personal development and social skills.
Chandlers Ridge Academy actively involves parents and the local community in school activities, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration. This connection helps to create a positive atmosphere where children can learn and grow, preparing them for future challenges both in and out of the classroom.
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Nearby alternatives
- Whale Hill Primary School (77.4)
- Nunthorpe Primary Academy (73.7)
- Pallister Park Primary School (70.9)
- St Edward's RC Primary School (70.2)
- St Joseph's RC Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Middlesbrough
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 376
- Pupils
- 385
- Boys
- 205
- Girls
- 180
- FSM %
- 3.90
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- 2017-10-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-11-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Teesside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 385 | 205 | 180 | 376 | 3.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 385 | 205 | 180 | 376 | 3.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 385 | 205 | 180 | 376 | 3.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 385 | 205 | 180 | 376 | 3.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 385 | 205 | 180 | 376 | 3.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 385 | 205 | 180 | 376 | 3.90 |
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