Marton Manor Primary School, Middlesbrough
Marton Manor Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Middlesbrough, part of Lingfield Education Trust. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 22nd-highest of the 57 schools in Middlesbrough with published results, and 5,071st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- 1.5 first choices per place
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Middlesbrough (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Marton Manor Primary School in detail
Marton Manor Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school with a warm and nurturing family feel; all staff work hard to ensure each child’s unique potential is at the heart of their approach to learning. Here at Marton Manor we want to develop the whole child and instil a lifelong love of learning through a rich, engaging and aspirational curriculum."
The school runs after-school care until 4:10pm.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Marton Manor Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Middlesbrough and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 76% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Marton Manor Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 46 families put Marton Manor Primary School as their first choice and 68 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 16 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Marton Manor Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Marton Manor Primary School are Captain Cook Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 82% maths); Easterside Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 71% reading, 76% maths); St Thomas More RC Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 52% reading, 52% maths); and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths).
Marton Manor Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Captain Cook Primary SchoolEasterside AcademySt Thomas More RC Primary SchoolSt Augustine's Catholic Primary School
The trust
Marton Manor Primary School is one of 26 schools run by Lingfield Education Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 70% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Marton Manor Primary School (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 33% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (33%).
Who goes there
16.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 50 pupils (21.8%) received SEN support and 18 (7.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Marton Manor Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 15 places, 16 pupils on roll.
Staffing
Marton Manor Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Marton Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (b), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 261 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Middlesbrough (532).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Marton Manor Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Marton Manor Primary School are The King's Academy (0.8 miles) and Trinity Catholic College (1 mile).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Middlesbrough published that the last place for 2023 entry went to a family 0.735 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Marton Manor is a genuinely caring school where staff know pupils and families well and have high expectations for all children. The early years provision is exceptional, preparing young children brilliantly for primary school. The school is particularly strong at supporting pupils with additional needs, including those with autism, ensuring they are fully included and can access learning alongside their peers.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding early years provision with highly ambitious staff who ensure children are exceptionally prepared for Year 1
- Strong early reading teaching with well-trained staff who match books to sounds pupils know
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, including those in The Base autism provision, allowing them to access the full curriculum
- Well-established and ambitious curriculum with clear progression of knowledge and skills from early years to Year 6
- Positive behaviour and a calm, orderly school environment with consistent approaches that pupils understand
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching activities are sometimes not used effectively enough to support pupils who are ready to learn more, meaning some pupils do not gain the depth of understanding they are capable of
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential trip, museum visits, theatre visits, local area visits, play leader roles, school council, den building, sporting opportunities, outdoor play, reading ambassador program
Marton Manor Primary School is a friendly and welcoming school where pupils are proud to be part of the community. The school has improved since its last inspection and now provides good quality education across all key areas, with outstanding early years provision.
At a Glance
16.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
42 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 76% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 68% to 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.0
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Middlesbrough is 14 (the median across 64 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
213 pupils
210 places
3 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Middlesbrough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Middlesbrough
Across Middlesbrough council
Places available
2,055
Applications
1,593
Got 1st preference
96.3%
Got preferred school
99.4%
All primary applications across Middlesbrough council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: 1.5 first choices per place
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
50
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
29.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Marton Manor Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 15 places, 16 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
229
Total Pupils
112
Boys
117
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
16.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,907
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,585
Per pupil
£1345k
Total funding
£77k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
14.2%
Persistent absence
190
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Marton Manor Primary School
Questions parents ask about Marton Manor Primary School
What are SATs results like at Marton Manor Primary School?
Of the pupils at Marton Manor Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Marton Manor Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Marton Manor Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
How close to Marton Manor Primary School do you need to live?
Middlesbrough publishes how far the last offered place was, in miles: 2.488 for 2020 entry, then 0.845 for 2021 entry, then 0.864 for 2022 entry, then 0.735 for 2023 entry. The cut-off has tightened over that period, which usually means demand is growing faster than places. These are the authority's own figures, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications each year.
Is it hard to get a place at Marton Manor Primary School?
Marton Manor Primary School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Marton Manor Primary School?
Classes at Marton Manor Primary School average 24 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Marton Manor Primary School?
Marton Manor Primary School has around 229 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Marton Manor Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Marton Manor Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 15 places, 16 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Marton Manor Primary School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at Marton Manor Primary School in 2024/25. 14.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Marton Manor Primary School?
Apply through Middlesbrough's coordinated admissions process, naming Marton Manor Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Marton Manor Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Middlesbrough is 14 (the median across 64 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Marton Manor Primary School?
Marton Manor Primary School is at The Derby, Marton Manor, Middlesbrough, TS7 8RH.
Sources: Middlesbrough admissions booklets; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)