The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.3
6.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
8.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 89 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 60 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
- 614
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 50.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Lee Johnson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar, Cleveland, TS10 4AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 631m away
Riverdale Primary School
Primary · 679m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary
Secondary · 761m away
Green Gates Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Dormanstown Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Dormanstown Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Rye Hills Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Zetland Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Outwood Academy Redcar a selective school?
No. Outwood Academy Redcar is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Outwood Academy Redcar's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Academy Redcar was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Redcar?
Outwood Academy Redcar currently has 614 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Outwood Academy Redcar take?
Outwood Academy Redcar caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Outwood Academy Redcar?
Outwood Academy Redcar is in Redcar, TS10 4AB, in the Redcar and Cleveland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Outwood Academy Redcar have a sixth form?
No, Outwood Academy Redcar does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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