Outwood Academy Bydales
Redcar, TS11 6AR · Redcar and Cleveland · secondary school
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2nd of 10 secondary schools in Redcar and Cleveland 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 — 8.1/10 against 878 of them, against 7.0/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 62.6 · 84 | 46% | 3.89 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.03 · 52 | 38% | 2.02 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.4 · 71 | 15% | 1.10 |
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 Bydales overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was +0.03, indicating pupils did slightly better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 832 pupils against a stated capacity of 800. 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
What support is available for pupils to ensure they maintain progress above the national baseline? How does the school engage parents in monitoring individual student development?
What Ofsted said about Outwood Academy Bydales
Overview
Outwood Academy Bydales is described as an “ambitious school with high standards” where pupils “rise to meet” expectations. The report highlights “strong, trusting relationships” between staff and pupils, alongside a “calm and purposeful” environment driven by consistent routines and a “strong culture of praise.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “very well designed in most subjects,” with a “logical order of learning” that helps pupils build knowledge securely.
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and use effective strategies, such as “recap and recall” tasks, to help pupils remember and apply learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well, accessing the curriculum “in line with their peers” and achieving well.
- Attendance is a priority, with “highly effective strategies” resulting in rates now “above the national average.”
- Personal development is fostered through a carefully designed ‘Life’ curriculum and opportunities for community service, such as litter picking.
Areas to improve
- Recent positive changes to the curriculum in a few subjects are “not fully embedded,” meaning the full impact has not yet been realised.
- The curriculum does not support some disadvantaged pupils to develop vocabulary, spelling, and grammar knowledge “as well as it should,” hindering their ability to communicate ideas accurately.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.9 |
| 2024/25 | 46.6 |
| 2025/26 | 50.4 |
| 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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