Badger Hill Academy

About Badger Hill Academy

Badger Hill Academy is a small primary school in Redcar and Cleveland, currently home to 149 pupils against a capacity of 210, meaning it has room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 19.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools and reflects the school's role in serving a community with above-average economic need. Despite this, the school is clearly popular with local families: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 13 applications for just 12 places, with 11 of those coming as first preferences. That oversubscription ratio of 1.08 suggests a school that is just about holding its own in a competitive local market, and it is worth noting that the school offers nursery provision for children from age two, which may be a key draw for parents looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Academically, Badger Hill Academy is a standout performer in its local authority. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 95% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a local authority average of just 65%. That places the school first out of 41 primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland, and in the top 100 nationally. The school also excels at the higher standard: 36% of pupils achieved that level in reading, writing and maths, while 77% reached it in reading alone and 68% in maths. Average scaled scores were 113 in reading and 111 in maths, both well above the national benchmark of 100. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, the school was rated Good overall, with an Outstanding grade for personal development, reflecting a clear focus on character and wellbeing alongside academic rigour.

The school is well equipped to support a wide range of needs. Its SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, visual impairment and autistic spectrum disorder. Facilities include a sensory room, forest school, library, ICT suite, sports hall and playing fields, with clubs ranging from coding and science to chess. Sports on offer include gymnastics, cross country, football, cricket and swimming. For families seeking a strong academic primary with a broad, inclusive offer and a genuinely local feel, Badger Hill Academy is a compelling choice, particularly given its nursery provision and the fact that it is currently oversubscribed but not prohibitively so.

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