The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.9
5.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
11.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
36%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.16
Band 3Source: 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
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 227 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 145 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,416
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 38.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Middlesbrough
- Trust
- EMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
- Head
- Mr Simon Reader (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Stainton Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0GA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSunnyside Primary School
Primary · 476m away
Sunnyside Academy
Primary · 476m away
St Gerard's RC Primary School
Primary · 795m away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 806m away
Rose Wood Academy
Primary · 979m away
Viewley Hill Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Marton Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Captain Cook Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is The King's Academy a selective school?
No. The King's Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The King's Academy's Ofsted rating?
The King's Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The King's Academy?
The King's Academy currently has 1,416 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The King's Academy take?
The King's Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The King's Academy?
The King's Academy is in Middlesbrough, TS8 0GA, in the Middlesbrough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The King's Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The King's Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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