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Outwood Academy Bydales
Coast Road, Marske-by-the-Sea, Redcar, North Yorkshire, TS11 6AR, Redcar and Cleveland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.1 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
823
Capacity
800
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.6, which places it in the top 46% of schools nationally. A commendable 72% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 56% reach grade 5 or above. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 72% expressing they would recommend the school. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates there may be room for improvement compared to other local schools.
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Last inspected: 18 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. | 46.6 | Top 46% 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%. | 72% | Top 34% 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%. | 56% | Top 24% 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%. | 58% | Top 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%. | 37% | Top 23% UK |
Parent View (113 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
84%
My child feels safe
82%
School has high expectations
80%
Progress is communicated
74%
Behaviour is good
72%
I'd recommend this school
72%
My child makes good progress
70%
My child is happy
67%
School supports development
63%
School keeps me informed
45%
School responds to concerns
40%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
White Other1.1%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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54.59619, -1.02257 · TS11 6AR
School details
Local authorityRedcar and Cleveland
RegionNorth East
URN141399
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bydales.outwood.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Outwood Academy Bydales rated by Ofsted?
Outwood Academy Bydales was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Outwood Academy Bydales a good school?
Outwood Academy Bydales scores 41.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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 Bydales?
Based on 113 Ofsted Parent View responses, Outwood Academy Bydales receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Outwood Academy Bydales in GCSEs?
Outwood Academy Bydales achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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