Outwood Academy Redcar
Redcar, TS10 4AB · Redcar and Cleveland · secondary school
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9th 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 — 4.4/10 against 292 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 9 | 35% | 0.32 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.4 · 43 | 30% | 1.30 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -1.02 · 2 | 25% | 0.06 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.8 · 19 | 10% | 0.19 |
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 Redcar overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 37.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -1.02 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 (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 656 pupils against a stated capacity of 862. 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 current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Outwood Academy Redcar
Overview
Outwood Academy Redcar is described as a school that has undergone leadership turbulence but is now "firmly on its improvement journey." Leaders are praised for being "effective" and having a "palpable impact," with a clear focus on pupil wellbeing and inclusion. However, the report notes that historically, improvements in the quality of provision have been "too slow," and significant work remains to raise attainment and attendance to expected standards.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Inclusion is strong; leaders identify needs quickly, and support for disadvantaged and SEND pupils is effective.
- Personal development is robust, featuring an "ambitious" curriculum on citizenship and wellbeing, alongside high participation in enrichment activities.
- The careers programme is impactful, ensuring almost all pupils leave with "realistic plans for their next steps."
- Staff wellbeing is prioritised, and staff are "very positive" about leadership support.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure checks on pupils’ learning are used consistently to identify and close gaps in understanding.
- Attendance rates need to increase, specifically reducing the number of pupils who are persistently or severely absent.
- Behaviour policies must be implemented consistently by staff to decrease suspension incidents.
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.6 |
| 2024/25 | 37.3 |
| 2025/26 | 39.8 |
| 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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