Zetland Primary School, Redcar

In its own words: "Every child and young person should leave our care able to live healthily, enjoying safe, happy and fulfilling lives, free from poverty and with a desire to continue learning, expand their horizons and realise their ambitions and aspirations."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We feel very lucky to have such wonderful children who show a motivated, enthusiastic approach to school life, reflected by the fantastic achievements they make. At Zetland we have a great team of dedicated staff, supportive parents and committed governors."

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Zetland Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 78% in Redcar and Cleveland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 68% in reading and 58% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Zetland Primary School as their first choice and 21 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 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 Zetland Primary School are John Emmerson Batty Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 78% maths); Ings Farm Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 84% reading, 77% maths); Lakes Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 66% reading, 66% maths); and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 87% reading, 87% maths).

Zetland Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Zetland Primary School is one of 6 schools run by Ironstone Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 61% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Zetland Primary School (as of September 2025): 88% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (94%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (56%).

9.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 38 pupils (20.3%) received SEN support and 3 (1.6%) 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.

Zetland Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Redcar Central Rail Station, about 710 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Park Avenue (a), 110 metres away.

In 2024/25, Zetland Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Zetland Primary School are Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary (0.8 miles), Rye Hills Academy (0.8 miles) and Outwood Academy Redcar (1.1 miles).