Rye Hills Academy
Redcar, TS10 2HN · Redcar and Cleveland · secondary school
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3rd 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 — 8.0/10 against 740 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 55.0 · 73 | 30% | 2.20 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.06 · 55 | 25% | 1.36 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.2 · 75 | 10% | 0.75 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rye Hills Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.06 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did 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 (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, Kindness Club, Plot Twist Society, Codebreaking & Puzzle Club, Board Games Club, History Club, Retro games club, and Spill the Ink. Sports include Football, Netball, Mixed Touch Rugby, and Fitness. Arts and music activities feature Choir, The Little Mermaid, Stage Makers, and DofE. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 763 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,175. 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 in reaching the national median for Attainment 8? What specific support is available for students who need to improve their Progress 8 scores
What Ofsted said about Rye Hills Academy
Overview
Rye Hills Academy has transformed under ‘highly effective leadership’, delivering a ‘stimulating, ambitious’ education where pupils achieve above local and national averages in key subjects. The school fosters a positive culture where pupils behave very well, feel safe, and are motivated by a strong rewards system and opportunities for personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad and ambitious’, often exceeding national requirements, such as studying three Shakespeare plays in key stage 3.
- Teachers implement the curriculum ‘consistently well’, using effective strategies like ‘smart’ tasks and precise questioning to check understanding.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well, accessing the full curriculum with clear teacher expertise.
- Reading is prioritised through an ‘impressive programme of peer support’, helping younger pupils develop fluency.
- The ‘World Ready’ personal, social and health education programme ensures pupils have a ‘deep understanding’ of online safety and healthy relationships.
Areas to improve
- The new curriculum is ‘not fully embedded’ due to the timing of the trust’s arrival; the school must ensure all pupils learn and remember it fully.
- Some pupils’ resilience and independent learning skills are ‘not as developed as they could be’, limiting their academic and social progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.7 |
| 2024/25 | 51.9 |
| 2025/26 | 51.2 |
| 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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