The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 31.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
31.1
12.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
13.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
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
72%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
68%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
20%
Based on 74 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
39% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 67 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
- 602
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 49.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jason Rhodes (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Harrowgate Lane, Bishopsgarth, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8TF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBishopsgarth School
Secondary · Very close
Hardwick Green Primary Academy
Primary · 727m away
Green Gates Academy
Academy · 1.3km away
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Harrow Gate Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Abbey Hill School and Technology College
Special school · 1.3km away
Abbey Hill Academy
Academy · 1.3km away
Rosebrook Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth?
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth currently has 602 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth take?
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth?
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth is in Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8TF, in the Stockton-on-Tees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth have a sixth form?
No, Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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