Sporting Life at Ribbon

As a proud Platinum School Games Mark school, Ribbon Academy places physical activity, competition and sporting enrichment at the heart of school life. Throughout 2025-26, our children have represented the academy in a wide range of sporting events, festivals and competitions, demonstrating teamwork, determination and sporting excellence. Through our strong partnerships with Easington School Sports Partnership (ESSP), CNS All Stars and the Seaham Primary Schools Football League, we continue to provide a wealth of opportunities for pupils to participate, compete and succeed.

Explore some of our sporting highlights and successes from the 2025-26 academic year below.

2025-26

CROSS COUNTRY:

Regionals:

  • Boys Y5/6 Team Gold, Individual Silver
  • Girls Y3/4 Team Silver, Individual Gold
  • Boys Y3/4 Team Silver, Individual Gold
  • Girls Y1/2 Team Silver, Individual Bronze
  • Boys Y1/2 Team Silver, Individual Silver
  • 19 of our 24 runners qualified for County Finals.

TAG RUGBY:

Y5/6 Team:

  • Regional Silver
  • County Finals 4th

GYMNASTICS:

27 Participants:

  • 7 Gold
  • 12 Silver
  • 8 Bronze

FOOTBALL:

  • Y3/4 Team Silver
  • Y5 Team League Winners
  • Y6 Team League Winners
  • Girls Team Seaham Schools Cup Winners & Durham Schools Tournament Runners Up

SWIMMING:

  • Y1/2 Team Gold

SPORTS HALL ATHLETICS:

Y5/6 Team:

  • Regional Gold
  • County Finals Gold
  • North East of England Bronze

Y3/4 Team:

  • Regional Gold

OUTDOOR ATHLETICS:

Y1/2 Event:

  • Y1 Boys Silver
  • Y2 Boys Gold
  • Y2 Girls Gold

Y3/4 Event:

  • Y3 Girls Bronze
  • Y4 Boys Gold
  • Y4 Girls Gold

Y5/6 Event:

  • Team Silver

9 Children chosen to represent Easington District at County Finals, Easington District County Champions.

BASKETBALL:

  • Y5/6 Regional Gold

TENNIS:

Y4/5 Team:

  • Group Stage Gold
  • Mini Tennis Grand Final Bronze

DODGEBALL:

Y5/6 Mixed Team:

  • Regional Group Stage Winners
  • Regional Finals Winners
  • County Finals Winners
  • North of England 5th Place
  • National Finalists top 16

Y5/6 Girls Team:

  • North of England Bronze
  • National Finalists top 10

“Children begin their education with an exciting learning adventure as they start in the early years.”

Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023

“Pupils flourish at Ribbon Academy.”

Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023

“Staff have created a broad and inspiring
curriculum in most subjects.”

Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023

“Reading is at the heart of the curriculum.”

Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023

“Staff have high ambitions for every pupil in their school.”

Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023

“Pupils say they feel safe in this school.”

Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023

“It is an inclusive, nurturing school.”

Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023

“There is a strong culture of mutual support and teamwork among the staff.”

Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023

“Pupils at Ribbon Academy love to read.”

Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023

“The wider personal development (PD) curriculum is exceptional.”

Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023

“The school’s positive learning environment inspires pupils to want to know more.”

Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023

“Pupils enjoy coming to school.”

Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023

“Leaders have created a strong sense of belonging and growing together in this school community.”

Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023

“Early years staff provide children with a magical learning journey.”

Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023

“Pupils are happy in this school. Parents agree.”

Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023