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The King's Academy
Stainton Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0GA, Middlesbrough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.7 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,416
Capacity
1,530
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 72% of students progressing to university, including 24% attending top-third institutions. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.9 is above the national average, only 49% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in foundational subjects. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students, but parents may want to consider the academic challenges reflected in the lower percentage of students attaining higher grades.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 37.9 | Bottom 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 49% | Bottom 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 31% | Bottom 18% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 36% | Bottom 50% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 22% | Bottom 50% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 24% | Above avg |
Based on 67 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.7%
Asian Pakistani4.5%
Black African2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed Other1.6%
White Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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54.52410, -1.22179 · TS8 0GA
School details
Local authorityMiddlesbrough
RegionNorth East
URN134223
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thekingsacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The King's Academy rated by Ofsted?
The King's Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2013.
Is The King's Academy a good school?
The King's Academy scores 20.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The King's Academy in GCSEs?
The King's Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.9. 49% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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