Outwood Academy Normanby
102%
Capacity
765
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Outwood Academy Normanby
Ofsted rates Outwood Academy Normanby as Inadequate overall, with behaviour and attitudes also judged Inadequate in its most recent inspection. That rating is reflected in the school’s admission data: for 2025/26 entry, the school received 238 applications for 173 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.38. Of those, 163 were first-preference applications, and 153 first-preference offers were made. The school is oversubscribed, but the ratio is modest compared with many local secondaries. There is no parent-view survey data available from Ofsted, so it is not possible to report how current families feel about the school. The headteacher is Mark Robinson, and the school serves 765 pupils against a capacity of 750, meaning it is slightly over capacity. With 52.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with significantly higher-than-average disadvantage.
Academically, the school’s Progress 8 score is -1.34, placing it well below average nationally and ranking it 9th out of 11 secondary schools in Redcar and Cleveland. That is the lowest rank in the local authority. The local authority average Progress 8 score is -0.23, so Outwood Academy Normanby is over a full grade per subject behind the typical school in its area. Attainment 8 stands at 34.7, and just 30.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Only 5.9% entered the EBacc and achieved at grade 5 or above. The EBacc average point score is 2.88. In the North East region, the school ranks 137th out of 142 schools, and nationally it ranks 3,086th out of 3,141. The nearest outstanding school is St Peter’s Catholic College, just 1 km away.
The school offers a wide range of facilities, including a swimming pool, astro turf, sports hall, science labs, and a library. Sports on offer include athletics, hockey, rugby, rowing, and swimming. Clubs include film, book, drama, science, choir, and debate. SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, hearing and visual impairments, and autistic spectrum disorder. There is no sixth form or nursery provision. The school is oversubscribed but not heavily so, and its Inadequate Ofsted rating will be a significant factor for most families. It may suit families who live very locally and prioritise the range of facilities and SEND support, but the academic and behaviour ratings are serious concerns to weigh up.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Normanby Road, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, TS6 9AG |
| Headteacher | Mark Robinson |
| Local Authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Number of Pupils | 765 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 52.9% |
| School Capacity | 765 / 750 (102% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-1.34)
3086th of 3,141
Nationally
137th of 142
In North East
9th of 9
In Redcar and Cleveland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less 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.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/231%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 121 pupils).
- FE college62%
- Not sustained21%
- Sixth form college7%
- Employment6%
- Apprenticeship2%
- School sixth form (stay)1%
79% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed173
238
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
163 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 14:55
Source: normanby.outwood.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% 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
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British90.2%
- Mixed3.8%
- White (other)1.2%
- Asian1.1%
- Black0.1%
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.
75% 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.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given 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.
12
Total schools
12
Oversubscribed
10
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.
Was this page helpful?
Frequently Asked Questions About Outwood Academy Normanby
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
Normanby Road, Middlesbrough
Redcar and Cleveland, TS6 9AG
Journey to School
Journey times are estimates based on current conditions. Actual times may vary.
Opening Hours
Parent Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience at Outwood Academy Normanby!
Write a Review