The King's Academy
Middlesbrough, TS8 0GA · Middlesbrough · secondary school
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6th 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 — 5.0/10 against 573 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 12 | 35% | 0.41 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 41.9 · 42 | 30% | 1.26 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.4 · 21 | 25% | 0.52 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.9 · 34 | 10% | 0.33 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The King's Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 37.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.4 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 (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,381 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,530. 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 starting from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about The King's Academy
Overview
The report describes a school built on "kindness, belonging and high expectations" where pupils feel "known, valued and supported." While attendance, behaviour, and inclusion meet the expected standard, academic outcomes at the end of Year 11 have declined, and teaching quality remains inconsistent across the school.
Strengths
- Attendance has risen for all groups, with leaders tracking patterns carefully and working closely with families.
- Behaviour is "generally calm and respectful," with bullying being uncommon and staff dealing with incidents effectively.
- Inclusion is central to school life, with specialist provisions and tailored support ensuring pupils with diverse needs can participate fully.
- Pastoral care is a strength, with pupils having "trusted adults" and access to a wide range of cultural and enrichment activities.
- Sixth-form provision offers clear direction, with students benefiting from "small classes" and high-quality careers education.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all subjects embed "systematic retrieval, explicit vocabulary teaching and precise checking of understanding" to secure pupil knowledge.
- Improvements in curriculum delivery must lead to improved outcomes across all subjects and pupil groups, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Leaders should strengthen the consistency of behaviour expectations and support to ensure behaviour and attitudes improve for all.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.5 |
| 2024/25 | 37.9 |
| 2025/26 | 42.9 |
| 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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