Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8TF · Stockton-on-Tees · secondary school
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13th of 13 secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.8/10 against 313 of them, against 0.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 21.1 · 4 | 46% | 0.20 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.88 · 4 | 38% | 0.17 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 30.7 · 1 | 15% | 0.02 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 28.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 31.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.88 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 580 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. 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 close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve progress scores for students with similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
Overview
The report states that pupils are “well cared for” and safe, with a “calm and orderly” environment. While behaviour and personal development are rated “Good”, the quality of education and leadership “Requires improvement” due to inconsistent teaching and curriculum implementation.
Strengths
- Pupils are “safe” and staff “know pupils well”, going to “great lengths to support pupils and their families”.
- Behaviour is “Good”, with the school being “routinely calm and orderly” and bullying incidents reducing.
- Personal development is “Good”, with pupils enjoying clubs, sports, and a “carefully planned” careers programme.
- Attendance has improved as the school works effectively to “identify the barriers that some families face”.
- Staff feel “well supported” by leaders regarding workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Ensure the curriculum is “implemented consistently well” by checking pupils’ understanding to address “significant gaps in their knowledge”.
- Embed recent curriculum changes, including in reading and specific subjects, so leaders can evaluate their impact on achievement.
- Develop pupils’ “resilience and skills to learn independently” to support their academic and social development.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective”.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 32.1 |
| 2024/25 | 31.1 |
| 2025/26 | 30.7 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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