Outwood Academy Redcar
71%
Capacity
614
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Outwood Academy Redcar
Outwood Academy Redcar is a mixed secondary school in Redcar and Cleveland that currently educates 614 pupils against a capacity of 862, meaning it has room to grow. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals stands at 50.8%, significantly above the national average and a clear indicator of the area's economic challenges. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 200 applications for 133 places, with 118 of those coming as first preferences. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.5, suggesting that while the school is popular locally, it is not among the most oversubscribed in the borough. The school has no sixth form, so all students leave at 16, and it does not have a nursery provision.
Academically, the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2021 rated it Good across all categories, including behaviour and leadership. This represents a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2015, when it was judged to Require Improvement. However, the headline Progress 8 score for the 2023/24 academic year is -1.02, which places the school in the 'Well below average' banding nationally. That is significantly weaker than the local authority average Progress 8 of -0.23. In the Redcar and Cleveland league table, Outwood Academy Redcar ranks 8th out of 9 schools on this measure. The Attainment 8 score is 39.6, and the proportion of students achieving a grade 5 or above in English and maths (basics95Pct) is 40.8%. Only 10% of students entered the English Baccalaureate and achieved a grade 5 or above.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, theatre, music rooms, and science labs, alongside clubs such as gardening, coding, and Young Enterprise. Its SEND provisions are extensive, covering specific learning difficulties, autism, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities. For families considering this school, the key takeaway is that while it has improved its Ofsted rating and is oversubscribed, its academic outcomes are well below the local average. It may suit families who value the wide extracurricular offer and inclusive SEND support, but those prioritising strong Progress 8 scores or a sixth form would need to look elsewhere.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, TS10 4AB |
| Headteacher | Lee Johnson |
| Local Authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Number of Pupils | 614 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.8% |
| School Capacity | 614 / 862 (71% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-1.02)
3030th of 3,141
Nationally
130th of 142
In North East
8th 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
2022/2365%
of GCSE leavers continue at FE college (cohort: 78 pupils).
- FE college65%
- Sixth form college15%
- Not sustained10%
- Apprenticeship6%
87% 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
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed133
200
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
118 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% 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: redcar.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 British90.6%
- Mixed1.5%
- Asian0.9%
- White (other)0.5%
- Black0.3%
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.
10
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
7
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 Outwood Academy Redcar
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
Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar
Redcar and Cleveland, TS10 4AB
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