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Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
Harrowgate Lane, Bishopsgarth, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8TF, Stockton-on-Tees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.5 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
602
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 31.1, the school is performing below the national average, and only 43% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction appears to be low, with only 44% recommending the school based on limited feedback. The Ofsted rating is "Requires Improvement," indicating areas that need development.
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Last inspected: 7 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 31.1 | Bottom 2% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 14% UK |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★★2.5
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
Good range of subjects
76%
School has high expectations
68%
My child feels safe
64%
Behaviour is good
56%
My child is happy
52%
My child makes good progress
44%
I'd recommend this school
44%
Progress is communicated
40%
School supports development
36%
School keeps me informed
32%
School responds to concerns
32%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.9%
Black African5.8%
Asian Other2.7%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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54.58127, -1.36463 · TS19 8TF
School details
Local authorityStockton-on-Tees
RegionNorth East
URN143146
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bishopsgarth.outwood.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth rated by Ofsted?
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 January 2025.
Is Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth a good school?
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth scores 2.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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 Bishopsgarth?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth receives a satisfaction score of 50% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth in GCSEs?
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth achieved an Attainment 8 score of 31.1. 43% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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