Egglescliffe School

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.

Academically, Egglescliffe is a strong performer. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024, the school was rated Outstanding across every category: overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. This is a notable achievement, as only three schools in the Stockton-on-Tees local authority hold an Outstanding rating out of 14 secondary schools. At Key Stage 4, pupils achieved a Progress 8 score of 0.06, which is above the local authority average of -0.11 and places the school 5th out of 13 schools in the area. The Attainment 8 score was 54.7, and 80.3% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. At A-level, the school’s value-added score was -0.1, which is considered average, and the average points per entry was 34.87, equivalent to a C+ grade. The EBacc entry rate was 60.7%, with 41% of pupils achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above.

The school offers a wide range of facilities, including a swimming pool, theatre, sports hall, tennis courts, and a sixth form centre, alongside clubs such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, orchestra, and debate. Sports on offer include rugby, cricket, and gymnastics. For families with children who have special educational needs, Egglescliffe has a dedicated SEN unit and provisions for a broad spectrum of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. Given the high demand and oversubscription, families should be prepared for a competitive admissions process, particularly for Year 7 entry. The school is best suited to families who value a large, well-resourced secondary with a strong academic track record and a sixth form, and who are confident in making a first-preference application to maximise their chances of securing a place.

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