Chandlers Ridge Academy is a mainstream primary school in Middlesbrough for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 38 of its 348 pupils (10.9%) were getting SEN support and 7 (2%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 348 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Middlesbrough.
10.9% get SEN support
38 of 348 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
2% have an EHC plan
7 of 348 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication17
- Social, emotional and mental health11
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia7
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 348 (places for 376)
- Headteacher
- Mr Richard Thompson
- Part of
- Spark Education Trust
- Free school meals
- 10.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Middlesbrough
- School reference (URN)
- 145287
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Middlesbrough council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, April 2026: Strong standard in 6 of 7 areas
Inspected in April 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
Chandlers Ridge, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS7 0JL
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Marton Manor Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 1.7 miles
- The King's Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.8 miles
- Holmwood School Special school · Ages 4–11 1.9 miles
- Priory Woods School Special school · Ages 3–19 2.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 9.7%, EHC plans 1.7% 0.4 miles
- The Avenue Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 15.7%, EHC plans 0.9% 0.5 miles
- Nunthorpe School & Sixth Form Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 16.8%, EHC plans 2.2% 0.8 miles
All mainstream schools in Middlesbrough SEND schools in Middlesbrough
Questions about Chandlers Ridge Academy
How many pupils at Chandlers Ridge Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 38 of the 348 pupils (10.9%) were getting SEN support and 7 (2%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Chandlers Ridge Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (17 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (11 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (7 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Chandlers Ridge Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Chandlers Ridge Academy?
Through Middlesbrough council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Chandlers Ridge Academy?
You can ask for Chandlers Ridge Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Chandlers Ridge Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Marton Manor Primary School, about 1.7 miles away.
Where is Chandlers Ridge Academy?
Chandlers Ridge, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS7 0JL, in Middlesbrough.
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