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North Shore Academy
Talbot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS20 2AY, Stockton-on-Tees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.5 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
816
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.2, this secondary school demonstrates above-average performance compared to national standards, placing it in the top 38% of schools in the UK. A commendable 69% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating solid foundational skills. However, the EBacc entry rate of 45% may suggest opportunities for broader curriculum engagement.
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Last inspected: 7 July 2021Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 48.2 | Top 38% 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%. | 69% | Top 42% 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%. | 48% | Top 39% 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%. | 45% | Top 27% 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%. | 34% | Top 27% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.5%
Black African5.3%
Other3.7%
White Other2.9%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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54.57590, -1.30789 · TS20 2AY
School details
Local authorityStockton-on-Tees
RegionNorth East
URN136146
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is North Shore Academy rated by Ofsted?
North Shore Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 July 2021.
Is North Shore Academy a good school?
North Shore Academy scores 81.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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 North Shore Academy in GCSEs?
North Shore Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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