The short version
Average GCSE results. 82% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.4
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
18.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 162 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 821
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 40.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Michael Garthwaite
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Linden Road, Saltburn-By-the-Sea, TS12 2SJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKilton Thorpe Specialist Academy
Academy · Very close
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Brotton
Primary · Very close
Badger Hill Academy
Primary · 926m away
Skelton Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Huntcliff School
Secondary · 2.5km away
Saltburn Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Old Farm School
Independent · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Freebrough Academy's Ofsted rating?
Freebrough Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Freebrough Academy?
Freebrough Academy currently has 821 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Freebrough Academy take?
Freebrough Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Freebrough Academy?
Freebrough Academy is in Saltburn-By-the-Sea, TS12 2SJ, in the Redcar and Cleveland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Freebrough Academy have a sixth form?
No, Freebrough Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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