Ingleby Manor Free School
89%
Capacity
665
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About Ingleby Manor Free School
Ingleby Manor Free School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 494 applications for 144 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.43, meaning more than three families applied for every available spot. Of those applications, 135 were first-preference choices, and 129 of those families were offered a place. While the Department for Education does not publish a parent view survey for this school, the high demand speaks for itself. The school is a mixed, non-denominational secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form. It is led by headteacher Ray Parkinson and currently has 665 pupils on roll against a capacity of 750, so there is some room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.7 per cent, which is slightly above the national average for secondary schools.
Academically, Ingleby Manor performs well above the local authority average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.24 is significantly higher than the Stockton-on-Tees average of -0.11, meaning pupils here make stronger progress than their peers in other local schools. This places the school third out of 13 secondary schools in the local authority, and 26th out of 142 in the North East region. Nationally, it ranks in the top third of schools for Progress 8. The Attainment 8 score is 52, and 63.9 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022 rated it Good overall, with Outstanding marks for personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. The previous inspection in 2017 also rated it Good, so the school has maintained a consistent standard.
The school offers a strong range of facilities, including a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, sports hall, tennis courts, and dedicated music rooms. Sports on offer include swimming, rugby, netball, cricket, and martial arts, while clubs range from chess and debate to coding and eco club. The school has a comprehensive SEND provision, supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities. For families considering Ingleby Manor, the data suggests a well-regarded school that is oversubscribed but not unreachable, with academic outcomes that comfortably exceed the local average. Its lack of a sixth form means pupils will need to move on at 16, but for the secondary years, it offers a strong education in a supportive environment.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Welwyn Road, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0FA |
| Headteacher | Ray Parkinson |
| Local Authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Number of Pupils | 665 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.7% |
| School Capacity | 665 / 750 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 5 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.24)
980th of 3,141
Nationally
26th of 142
In North East
3rd of 13
In Stockton-on-Tees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed144
494
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
135 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British85.6%
- Asian5.9%
- Mixed4.1%
- White (other)1.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
4
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ingleby Manor Free School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Welwyn Road, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0FA
Welwyn Road, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0FA
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