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Outwood Academy Bydales

Redcar and Cleveland, TS11 6ARSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Mar 2025
Progress 8
+0.03
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
147 1st-choice / 148 places
Ranking
#1,453
of 3,141 nationally

About Outwood Academy Bydales

Ofsted's Parent View survey, based on responses from 113 families between September 2024 and September 2025, shows that 72% of parents would recommend Outwood Academy Bydales. That's a solid majority, though it leaves over a quarter who wouldn't. The picture gets more interesting when you dig into the individual questions. While 74% of parents agree or strongly agree that their child is happy, and 83% feel their child is safe, communication is a clear weak spot: only 45% agree the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 40% say concerns are dealt with properly. On the plus side, 80% agree there's a good range of subjects, and a striking 93% say their child can take part in clubs and activities. The school is clearly popular locally — for 2025/26 entry, it received 272 applications for 148 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.84, with 145 of those 147 first-preference families offered a spot.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCoast Road, Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, TS11 6AR
HeadteacherRobert McGreal
Local AuthorityRedcar and Cleveland
Number of Pupils823
Free School Meals (FSM)22.3%
School Capacity823 / 800 (103% full)

The full report on this school

What 113 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Mar 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sixth Form CentreTennis CourtsScience LabsGymnasiumMusic RoomsSports HallLibraryDining HallPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

NetballFootballSwimmingCross CountryMartial ArtsDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseDramaChoirNewspaperOrchestraDebateChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:25 – 14:50

Source: bydales.outwood.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Outwood Academy Bydales

Outwood Academy Bydales has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.