The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.5 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.5
4.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
6.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 274 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 139 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,456
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 32.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Middlesbrough
- Trust
- THE LEGACY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Michael Laidler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lodore Grove, Middlesbrough, TS5 8PB
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Primary · 701m away
St David's Roman Catholic Technology College
Secondary · 979m away
Acklam Whin Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hall Garth Community Arts College
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Clare's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Oakfields Community College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Outwood Academy Acklam
Secondary · 1.2km away
Newham Bridge Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Acklam Grange School a selective school?
No. Acklam Grange School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Acklam Grange School?
Acklam Grange School currently has 1,456 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Acklam Grange School take?
Acklam Grange School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Acklam Grange School?
Acklam Grange School is in Middlesbrough, TS5 8PB, in the Middlesbrough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Acklam Grange School have a sixth form?
No, Acklam Grange School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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