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Rose Wood Academy

Middlesbrough, TS8 0UGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
52 1st-choice / 49 places
Ranking
#4,094
of 13,686 nationally

About Rose Wood Academy

If you're looking for a primary school where parents feel genuinely listened to, Rose Wood Academy in Middlesbrough makes a strong impression. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering responses from September 2024 to September 2025, a striking 97% of parents said they would recommend the school to others. The feedback is consistently positive: 100% of respondents strongly agreed that their child feels safe, and 91% strongly agreed that their child is happy. Parents also feel well-informed, with 84% strongly agreeing that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and the same proportion strongly agreeing that concerns are dealt with properly. This confidence is reflected in demand for places. For the 2025/26 academic year, the school was oversubscribed, receiving 74 applications for 49 places — an oversubscription ratio of 1.51. Of the 52 first-preference applications, 47 received offers, suggesting that for many local families, Rose Wood is their top choice.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Garth, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS8 0UG
HeadteacherPaul Cowley
Local AuthorityMiddlesbrough
Number of Pupils364
Free School Meals (FSM)28.6%
School Capacity364 / 350 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 32 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
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    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)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (27 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolArt StudiosPlaying FieldsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessFilm ClubScience ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: rosewoodacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rose Wood Academy

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