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Egglescliffe School

Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0LASecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jan 2024
Progress 8
+0.06
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
274 1st-choice / 229 places
Ranking
#1,395
of 3,141 nationally

About Egglescliffe School

Egglescliffe School is a large mixed secondary in Stockton-on-Tees, currently operating at full capacity with 1,511 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,500. The school serves a community where 12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is below the national average for secondary schools. Demand for places is exceptionally high: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 717 total applications for just 229 places, with 274 of those applications coming from first-preference families. Only 228 first-preference offers were made, meaning a significant number of families who named Egglescliffe as their top choice were unsuccessful. The oversubscription ratio of 3.13 applicants per place confirms this is one of the most sought-after schools in the area. Neil Gittins is the headteacher, and the school has no religious character. It also operates a sixth form, which is a key draw for families looking for a through-school option from age 11 to 18.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressUrlay Nook Road, Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0LA
HeadteacherNeil Gittins
Local AuthorityStockton-on-Tees
Number of Pupils1,511
Free School Meals (FSM)12.7%
School Capacity1,511 / 1,500 (101% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

31 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Art StudiosDining HallSports HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsMusic RoomsSwimming PoolLibraryTennis CourtsTheatreGymnasiumChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

Cross CountryBadmintonTennisCricketGymnasticsRugby

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaYoung EnterpriseFilm ClubChoirDuke of EdinburghOrchestraArt ClubDebateNewspaper

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySEN UnitOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Egglescliffe School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.