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Freebrough Academy

Redcar and Cleveland, TS12 2SJSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jan 2023
Progress 8
+0.28
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
145 1st-choice / 151 places
Ranking
#893
of 3,141 nationally

About Freebrough Academy

Freebrough Academy stands out sharply against the local authority average for secondary schools in Redcar and Cleveland. While the LA average Progress 8 score sits at -0.23, meaning pupils typically leave school with results slightly below the national average, Freebrough posts a positive 0.28. That gap of over half a grade per subject is significant, and it places the school second out of nine state secondaries in the borough. Its attainment 8 score of 47.3 also suggests pupils are leaving with solid GCSE profiles. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2023, rated it Outstanding overall, with Outstanding marks for quality of education, personal development, and leadership and management, and a Good rating for behaviour and attitudes. This is a remarkable turnaround from its previous inspection in 2018, when it was judged Inadequate. The school is clearly heading in the right direction.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLinden Road, Saltburn-By-the-Sea, Redcar and Cleveland, TS12 2SJ
HeadteacherMichael Garthwaite
Local AuthorityRedcar and Cleveland
Number of Pupils821
Free School Meals (FSM)40.7%
School Capacity821 / 1,000 (82% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 15 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Sixth Form CentreTheatreLibrarySwimming PoolSports HallScience LabsGymnasiumTennis CourtsMusic RoomsAstro TurfDining HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballBadmintonFootballSwimmingTennisDance

Clubs & Activities

Duke of EdinburghEco ClubOrchestraGardeningChoir

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Freebrough Academy

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