Is Outwood Academy Riverside a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 17 May 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 6th of 8 secondary schools in Middlesbrough. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Outwood Academy Riverside's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Outwood Academy Riverside averaged an Attainment 8 score of 40.3 (England: 46.2). 32.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

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

Applications for Year 7 places at Outwood Academy Riverside 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 Riverside

100 Russell Street, Middlehaven, Middlesbrough, TS1 2AD

Local ranking6th of 8 secondary schools in Middlesbrough

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1050

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 17 May 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 40.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 32.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 53.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 140

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 690
Boys: 392 (53%)
Girls: 353 (47%)
Capacity: 1050 (71% full)
SEND: 24.8%
FSM Eligible: 64.5%
EAL: 51.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.3%
SEN Support: 23.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 47.0
Budget per Pupil: £9,648/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 7.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 23.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 27.1%
Asian Pakistani: 15.1%
Black African: 13.4%
White Other: 13.0%
Other: 9.1%
Asian Other: 7.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.8%
Mixed Other: 3.5%

27.1%

White British

15.1%

Asian Pakistani

13.4%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01642549950

enquiries@riverside.outwood.com

100 Russell Street

Middlesbrough, North East

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Administrative

URN: 147848
UKPRN: 10086701
Establishment No.: 4003
Trust: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST

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