Middlestone Moor Academy
URN: 149505 • Durham DL16 7DA
Overview
- Name
- Middlestone Moor Academy
- URN
- 149505
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gemma Richardson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01388816351
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rock Road, Durham DL16 7DA
Summary
Middlestone Moor Academy, located in Durham, is a mixed primary school with a capacity of 278 pupils and currently serves 261 students. As an academy converter, it focuses on creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive. The school prides itself on its warm and friendly atmosphere, which is reflected in the positive feedback from visitors. The staff are dedicated to the welfare and education of all children, fostering a sense of belonging and uniqueness among students.
The academy's mission is to equip pupils with essential skills and resilience for future success while instilling strong moral values and respect. The curriculum is designed to be inclusive and engaging, promoting healthy lifestyles through daily fruit access and after-school sports clubs. High-quality teaching and an enriched curriculum are central to the school's approach, ensuring that students enjoy their learning experience and achieve their potential.
Middlestone Moor Academy values strong partnerships with parents and encourages open communication. The Headteacher, Miss G. Richardson, emphasizes the importance of collaboration between home and school to support each child's educational journey. Parents are invited to engage with the school community and participate in their child's learning experience.
The academy's mission is to equip pupils with essential skills and resilience for future success while instilling strong moral values and respect. The curriculum is designed to be inclusive and engaging, promoting healthy lifestyles through daily fruit access and after-school sports clubs. High-quality teaching and an enriched curriculum are central to the school's approach, ensuring that students enjoy their learning experience and achieve their potential.
Middlestone Moor Academy values strong partnerships with parents and encourages open communication. The Headteacher, Miss G. Richardson, emphasizes the importance of collaboration between home and school to support each child's educational journey. Parents are invited to engage with the school community and participate in their child's learning experience.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Compliments & Complaints (sen)
- Consulting with SEND (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Key Policies (sen)
- Our SEND Provision (sen)
- SEN Specialist Expertise (sen)
- SEND Rationale (sen)
- Support for Emotional & Social Development (sen)
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 278
- Pupils
- 261
- Boys
- 126
- Girls
- 135
- FSM %
- 39.10
- Open date
- 2023-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 261 | 126 | 135 | 278 | 39.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 257 | 120 | 137 | 278 | 37.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 278 |
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