The Avenue Primary School, Middlesbrough

In its own words: "At The Avenue Primary School we pride ourselves on providing a child-centred, caring and friendly environment. Every child is encouraged to achieve their very best, having high expectations of themselves academically and socially, whilst understanding the contribution they can make to their school and the wider community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Thank you for taking the time to visit The Avenue Primary School. We are a happy, inclusive and welcoming school where children are supported to thrive, believe in themselves and enjoy coming to school every day. Our vibrant learning environment is underpinned by strong relationships, high expectations and a genuine commitment to every child’s success."

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at The Avenue Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Middlesbrough and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 88% in reading and 96% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 40 families put The Avenue Primary School as their first choice and 88 named it as one of their preferences, for 41 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to The Avenue Primary School are St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 79% reading, 64% maths); Chandlers Ridge Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 92% reading, 88% maths); Lingfield Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 89% reading, 100% maths); and Nunthorpe Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 87% maths).

The Avenue Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

The Avenue 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.

8.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 70 pupils (15.7%) received SEN support and 4 (0.9%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

The Avenue Primary School had 24 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Gypsy Lane Rail Station, about 470 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Avenue North End (nw bound), 230 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Avenue Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 97 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Middlesbrough (532).

The Avenue Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to The Avenue Primary School are Nunthorpe School & Sixth Form (0.8 miles) and The King's Academy (1.6 miles).