The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.9
8.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
13.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
54%
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 147 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 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
- 789
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 30.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Trust
- NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Hijab Zaheer
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Redcar Lane, Redcar, TS10 2HN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWheatlands Primary School
Primary · 584m away
Ings Farm Primary School
Primary · 589m away
John Emmerson Batty Primary School
Primary · 774m away
Green Gates Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Zetland Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Riverdale Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Outwood Academy Redcar
Secondary · 1.5km away
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rye Hills Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rye Hills Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rye Hills Academy?
Rye Hills Academy currently has 789 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rye Hills Academy take?
Rye Hills Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Rye Hills Academy?
Rye Hills Academy is in Redcar, TS10 2HN, in the Redcar and Cleveland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rye Hills Academy have a sixth form?
No, Rye Hills Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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