Is Outwood Academy Redcar a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 16 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 9th of 10 secondary schools in Redcar and Cleveland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Outwood Academy Redcar's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Outwood Academy Redcar averaged an Attainment 8 score of 39.8 (England: 46.2). 42.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Outwood Academy Redcar?

Applications for Year 7 places at Outwood Academy Redcar starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Outwood Academy Redcar

Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar, TS10 4AB

Local ranking9th of 10 secondary schools in Redcar and Cleveland

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Secondary

Phase

862

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 16 June 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 16 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 39.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 42.4% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 60.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 125

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 89.0%
Continued in education: 85.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 614
Boys: 342 (52%)
Girls: 314 (48%)
Capacity: 862 (76% full)
SEND: 23.3%
FSM Eligible: 52.3%
EAL: 3.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.4%
SEN Support: 20.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 37.2
Budget per Pupil: £8,859/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 10.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 30.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: Not applicable
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 94.6%
Other: 1.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.7%
Black African: 0.7%
White Other: 0.5%
Asian Other: 0.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.3%

94.6%

White British

1.5%

Other

0.7%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01642289211

enquiries@redcar.outwood.com

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Kirkleatham Lane

Redcar, North East

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Administrative

URN: 145188
UKPRN: 10065650
Establishment No.: 4010
Trust: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST

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