Outwood Academy Riverside
66%
Capacity
690
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Outwood Academy Riverside
Outwood Academy Riverside is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Middlesbrough community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16. The school has 690 pupils on roll, operating at 66% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Outwood Academy Riverside "Good", the school is led by headteacher Melissa Brant-Smith, it falls under Middlesbrough local authority.
Outwood Academy Riverside is a popular choice with families — it received 273 applications for 183 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 126 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Outwood Academy Riverside include Music Rooms, Library, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sixth Form Centre, Tennis Courts, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Astro Turf, Swimming Pool, Science Labs, Art Studios.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Badminton, Cross Country and 6 more, as well as clubs including Orchestra, Science Club, Model UN, Newspaper and 3 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 62.9%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Middlesbrough, Outwood Academy Riverside is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | 100 Russell Street, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS1 2AD |
| Headteacher | Melissa Brant-Smith |
| Local Authority | Middlesbrough |
| Number of Pupils | 690 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 62.9% |
| School Capacity | 690 / 1,050 (66% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed183
273
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
126 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
100 Russell Street, Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough, TS1 2AD
100 Russell Street, Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough, TS1 2AD
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