Acklam Grange School
Middlesbrough, TS5 8PB · Middlesbrough · secondary school
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1st of 8 secondary schools in Middlesbrough we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.4/10 against 702 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 51.5 · 66 | 30% | 1.98 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.33 · 74 | 25% | 1.86 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.8 · 64 | 10% | 0.64 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Acklam Grange School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. In 2024/25, 48.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.33 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Sports Leadership and Student Leadership Team clubs. Sports include table tennis, basketball, cricket, softball, football, netball, rounders, and rugby. The choir provides musical opportunities. Trips have included London, Berlin, Barcelona, Wimbledon, a ski trip, Flamingo Land, Discovering Middlesbrough Day, and the Meserani Project.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,452 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,470. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain progress from secondary to sixth form? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Acklam Grange School
Overview
Acklam Grange School continues to be a good school, where "difference is celebrated" and there is "genuine mutual respect between pupils and staff." Leaders ensure pupils are "cared for, nurtured and developed," resulting in high esteem from the school community. Pupils leave "well prepared for life in modern Britain," supported by exceptional pastoral care and a broad, ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad, ambitious and well considered," with qualifications relevant to local job opportunities.
- There is "exceptional pastoral care," with pupils trusting adults, feeling safe, and bullying being rare.
- Staff receive "effective training and support," ensuring the curriculum is "well taught" and misconceptions are addressed.
- The ‘AGS Pride’ programme is of "very high quality," supporting pupils to develop as active citizens and embrace their culture.
- Leaders engage well with parents and staff, with an "open-door policy" and emphasis on staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum fully supports pupils to "make links between their learning in different subjects."
- Planning for the development of pupils’ "cultural capital" is not consistently strong in all subject areas and requires enhancement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with "robust" systems and a "culture of vigilance" ensuring staff report concerns to build a clear picture of pupils at risk.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.3 |
| 2024/25 | 48.5 |
| 2025/26 | 48.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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