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‘Parents are highly supportive of the school, agreeing that their children are happy and well-supported.’
‘The quality of education at the school is “Good”, with a broad and inspiring curriculum that builds knowledge progressively.’
‘Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour and attitudes at the school are rated “Good”. Pupils exhibit positive attitudes towards learning and demonstrate a strong understanding of the school’s values.’
‘Behaviour and attitudes are rated “Good”, with pupils showing positive behaviour both in and out of lessons.’
‘Leadership and management are “Good”, demonstrating high ambitions for all pupils and a strong culture of mutual support among staff.’
‘Community and Extracurricular Activities: Pupils engage in activities like ‘Ribbon Radio’ and the ‘Poets’ Podium’, developing confidence and showcasing their talents. The school also runs breakfast clubs, after-school activities, and a community café, enhancing the sense of community and belonging.’
‘The Ribbon Academy is rated as “Good” overall, reflecting high standards in various aspects of school performance.’
‘The school provides rich extracurricular opportunities, such as “Ribbon Radio” and the “Poets’ Podium”, which help develop pupils’ confidence.’
‘Reading is a priority, with an effective phonics program starting in early years, fostering a love for reading among pupils.’
‘Personal Development: Personal development at the school is rated “Outstanding”. The curriculum provides a wide range of experiences that prepare pupils for success beyond the school gates, including educational visits and active citizenship opportunities.’
‘Early Years Provision: The provision for early years is rated “Outstanding”. The staff provide an exceptional range of carefully planned learning activities that encourage curiosity, independence, and the development of spoken language from day one.’
‘Quality of Education: The quality of education provided is considered “Good”. The curriculum is broad, inspiring, and well-thought-out, enabling pupils to build on their knowledge progressively.’
‘Early years provision is rated “Outstanding”, with staff providing a magical learning journey that encourages curiosity and independence.’
‘Safety and Well-being: Pupils feel safe at the school, describing it as a “safe spot”. There is a strong culture of safeguarding, with effective systems in place to report and follow up on concerns. The pastoral team works tirelessly to ensure the welfare of all pupils.’
‘The school has a strong safeguarding culture, with effective systems in place to ensure the welfare and safety of all pupils.’
‘Reading and Literacy: Reading is prioritised, with an effective phonics program starting in the early years. Pupils’ love for reading is nurtured through various competitions and a well-stocked library.’
‘Personal development is “Outstanding”, offering a wide range of experiences that prepare pupils for success beyond the school.’
‘Inclusivity and Nurturing Environment: The school is described as inclusive and nurturing, with high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and achievements. Celebratory displays showcase pupils’ accomplishments, creating a positive and inspiring learning environment.’
‘Pupils feel safe and have positive attitudes towards learning, understanding and demonstrating the school’s values.’
‘Pupils thrive in an inclusive, nurturing environment where their accomplishments are celebrated.’
‘Leadership and Management: Leadership and management are rated “Good”. Leaders have high ambitions for every pupil, and there is a strong culture of mutual support and teamwork among the staff. The governing body and trustees are knowledgeable and committed to the success of the pupils.’



** School Diversity Week 2026 **
This week, Ribbon is taking part in School Diversity Week (22nd > 26th June) — a national celebration run by the charity 'Just Like Us'. This week is all about kindness, respect and celebrating the wonderful diversity within our school community.
Throughout this week, children are taking part in age‑appropriate activities that explore themes such as different families, inclusion, friendship and celebrating what makes us unique. As the guide reminds us, “diversity makes your school community a more welcoming, united and vibrant place” and even one activity can make a big difference.
🌈Rainbow Friday – 26th June🌈
To finish the week, this coming Friday, Ribbon will be joining schools across the UK for Rainbow Friday. Children are invited to come to school wearing bright, colourful clothes to celebrate the message that it’s OK to be different.
Why we’re taking part:
Research shows that celebrating diversity helps:
✅build respect and understanding
✅reduce unkind language
✅create a safer, happier school environment for everyone
Our aim is simple: to help every child feel accepted, valued and proud of who they are.
Thank you for your support!💚
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**😎 Ice Treat! 😎**
With the unusually high temperatures today, the children were treated to a well-deserved ice lolly this afternoon. It’s safe to say they were absolutely thrilled and extremely grateful - our children have beautiful manners! 🍭💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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🌟Celebrating Duolingo Consistency🌟
We would like to celebrate a fantastic achievement by one of our pupils, who has recently reached an incredible milestone of 1,000 days of learning on Duolingo!
Leo began his language-learning journey nearly three years ago with Spanish and has shown remarkable dedication, practising almost every single day. Along the way, he has also explored maths and chess, and for over a year now has been developing his skills in French.
This achievement is a wonderful example of perseverance, curiosity and a love of learning beyond the classroom. We are incredibly proud of Leo for his commitment and determination – and it’s clear he is rightly very proud of himself too!
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** FREE Summer Activities for Children **
As parents/carers are already aware, Durham County Council will not be issuing food vouchers to families this summer.
However, there are lots of fantastic free events and activities running locally throughout the Summer Holidays.
Children can attend these activities free of charge, and hot food will be provided for all who take part.
To support families in accessing these opportunities, staff from Seaham Family Hub will be at Ribbon Academy on Thursday 25th June 2026, from 3.00 > 4.00pm in the Studio, to help parents/carers sign their children up.
Please see the attached information for details of activities available in the local area.
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