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Outwood Academy Acklam
Hall Drive, Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 7JY, Middlesbrough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.8 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,185
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.9, placing it in the top 66% nationally. While 65% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is relatively low at 55%, indicating some areas for improvement in community engagement. The school may be a suitable option for families looking for a well-regarded institution, but it's worth considering the mixed feedback from parents.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 42.9 | Bottom 34% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 47% | Top 42% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 23% UK |
Parent View (44 responses)
★★★★★3.0
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Good range of subjects
77%
My child feels safe
73%
My child is happy
66%
School keeps me informed
64%
My child makes good progress
61%
School has high expectations
61%
Progress is communicated
61%
Behaviour is good
59%
I'd recommend this school
55%
School supports development
50%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.8%
Asian Pakistani17.6%
Other7.9%
Mixed Other5.9%
White Other4.7%
Black African4.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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54.54337, -1.24556 · TS5 7JY
School details
Local authorityMiddlesbrough
RegionNorth East
URN139823
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.acklam.outwood.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Outwood Academy Acklam rated by Ofsted?
Outwood Academy Acklam was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Outwood Academy Acklam a good school?
Outwood Academy Acklam scores 17.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Outwood Academy Acklam?
Based on 44 Ofsted Parent View responses, Outwood Academy Acklam receives a satisfaction score of 60% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Outwood Academy Acklam in GCSEs?
Outwood Academy Acklam achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.9. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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