Outwood Academy Acklam
The school is located in Middlesbrough and caters to pupils aged 11-16. As per Outwood Academy Acklam's Ofsted review, the school provides strong academic performance, especially in English and mathematics, focusing on personal development through extracurricular activities.
Teachers offer excellent support, particularly to new students, and pupil behavior is improving due to positive relationships. However, gaps in knowledge, particularly in subjects like geography, need more attention, and some students require additional support for physical and mental health.
Staff morale is high, with teachers feeling valued and supported by strong leadership, though attendance remains challenging. The school serves a diverse student body, with 32.8% of pupils speaking English as an additional language and 19.3% receiving SEN support.
While the school's Ofsted rating remains "Good," there are areas to improve, including curriculum depth and overall student well-being.
Key Details:
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Ofsted Rating: "Good" (As of 03/10/2019)
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Secondary Exam Results 2024: Attainment 8 score of 41.3, 40.7% achieve Grade 5+ in English and Maths, and 52% achieve 5+ GCSEs at grade 9-4.
Ethnicity Breakdown:
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50.5% White British
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17.3% Pakistani
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8.4% Other ethnic groups
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5.4% Mixed background, and more.
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Middlesbrough |
| Address | Hall Drive, TS5 7JY |
| URN | 139823 |
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School Census
| Total | 1159 |
| Girls/Boys | 576/583 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.7%/50.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 32.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 519 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 19.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 29/04/2015 | Good |
| 12/12/2011 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 29/04/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 12/12/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 52.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 13.70% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.59 |
| Progress 8 | -0.23 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 45% |
| Entering EBacc | 34% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.34 |
| Progress 8 | -0.6 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 49% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.62 |
| Progress 8 | -0.45 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 683 |
| As first preference | 150 |
| As second preference | 204 |
| As third preference | 227 |
| Total Offers Made | 233 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 139 |
| second preference offers | 63 |
| third preference offers | 26 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 680 |
| As first preference | 117 |
| As second preference | 205 |
| As third preference | 247 |
| Total Offers Made | 260 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 117 |
| second preference offers | 53 |
| third preference offers | 45 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 735 |
| As first preference | 160 |
| As second preference | 216 |
| As third preference | 266 |
| Total Offers Made | 232 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 153 |
| second preference offers | 45 |
| third preference offers | 31 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 737 |
| As first preference | 145 |
| As second preference | 242 |
| As third preference | 257 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 137 |
| second preference offers | 60 |
| third preference offers | 32 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 662 |
| As first preference | 151 |
| As second preference | 226 |
| As third preference | 281 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 127 |
| second preference offers | 50 |
| third preference offers | 28 |
| first preference v offers | 1.49% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 644 |
| As first preference | 195 |
| As second preference | 237 |
| As third preference | 212 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 131 |
| second preference offers | 48 |
| third preference offers | 30 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 587 |
| As first preference | 216 |
| As second preference | 195 |
| As third preference | 176 |
| Total Offers Made | 267 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 209 |
| second preference offers | 43 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 525 |
| As first preference | 194 |
| As second preference | 182 |
| As third preference | 149 |
| Total Offers Made | 261 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 194 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 17 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 500 |
| As first preference | 203 |
| As second preference | 160 |
| As third preference | 137 |
| Total Offers Made | 263 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 197 |
| second preference offers | 53 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 380 |
| As first preference | 133 |
| As second preference | 121 |
| As third preference | 126 |
| Total Offers Made | 262 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 133 |
| second preference offers | 49 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 257 |
| As first preference | 71 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 103 |
| Total Offers Made | 130 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 71 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 50.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 17.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 8.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 50.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 18.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 7.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |