The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.9
0.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 257 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 91 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
- 1,185
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 52.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Middlesbrough
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Graham Skidmore (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hall Drive, Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 7JY
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Green Lane Primary Academy
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Prince Bishop School
Special school · 1.0km away
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Questions parents ask
Is Outwood Academy Acklam a selective school?
No. Outwood Academy Acklam is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Outwood Academy Acklam's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Academy Acklam was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Acklam?
Outwood Academy Acklam currently has 1,185 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Outwood Academy Acklam take?
Outwood Academy Acklam caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Outwood Academy Acklam?
Outwood Academy Acklam is in Middlesbrough, TS5 7JY, in the Middlesbrough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Outwood Academy Acklam have a sixth form?
No, Outwood Academy Acklam does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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