The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good 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
43.2
0.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
14.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
48%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 69 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 690
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 62.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Middlesbrough
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Melissa Brant-Smith
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
100 Russell Street, Middlehaven, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS1 2AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAbingdon Primary School
Primary · 387m away
Middlesbrough College
16 plus · 567m away
Breckon Hill Primary School
Primary · 743m away
Lift North Ormesby
Primary · 1.1km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Newport Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ayresome Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Sacred Heart Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Outwood Academy Riverside a selective school?
No. Outwood Academy Riverside is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Outwood Academy Riverside's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Academy Riverside was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Riverside?
Outwood Academy Riverside currently has 690 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Outwood Academy Riverside take?
Outwood Academy Riverside caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Outwood Academy Riverside?
Outwood Academy Riverside is in Middlesbrough, TS1 2AD, in the Middlesbrough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Outwood Academy Riverside have a sixth form?
No, Outwood Academy Riverside does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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