Outwood Academy Ormesby
Middlesbrough, TS3 0RH · Middlesbrough · secondary school
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7th 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 — 2.5/10 against 105 of them, against 1.0/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 31.5 · 18 | 30% | 0.52 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -1.12 · 2 | 25% | 0.04 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 36.1 · 7 | 10% | 0.07 |
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 Ormesby overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 33.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -1.12 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 (2.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in December 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 698 pupils against a stated capacity of 825. 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 steps are taken to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the new Ofsted framework influence your current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Outwood Academy Ormesby
Overview
The report describes Outwood Academy Ormesby as "rapidly improving," with leaders successfully reducing barriers for pupils to provide an "inclusive, high-quality education." While the school meets the expected standard in inclusion and leadership, and safeguarding standards are met, several key areas including achievement, attendance, and teaching quality require attention.
Strengths
- Inclusion is rated at the expected standard, with staff "deeply committed" to supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Safeguarding standards are met, establishing an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils "feel safe."
- Personal development and wellbeing are strong, featuring a "carefully planned programme" and high-quality pastoral care that helps pupils manage anxiety and build confidence.
- Leadership and governance are effective, with leaders who "know the school and wider community very well" and are committed to supporting vulnerable families.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers "routinely check pupils' understanding" and adapt teaching to address gaps in knowledge, as the quality of teaching is currently mixed.
- Attendance and behaviour policies need to be applied "consistently by staff," as pupils do not attend regularly and suspension rates remain high despite improvements.
- The impact of the personal development programme, particularly regarding knowledge of different cultures and faiths, needs to be "deep, embedded and consistent."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 31.3 |
| 2024/25 | 33.1 |
| 2025/26 | 36.1 |
| 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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