Best 3 Secondary schools in Redcar and Cleveland – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Freebrough Academy (Secondary) in Saltburn-By-the-Sea; Outwood Academy Bydales (Secondary) in Redcar; Laurence Jackson School (Secondary) in Guisborough — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Freebrough Academy, Outwood Academy Bydales and Laurence Jackson School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led type located around Saltburn-By-the-Sea, Redcar, North Yorkshire and Guisborough, North Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Freebrough Academy), published Feb 2023. The lowest is 2 (Laurence Jackson School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Laurence Jackson School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 950, combined total ≈ 2,900, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST, OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST and VISION ACADEMY LEARNING TRUST.

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Attribute	Freebrough Academy TS12 2SJ	Outwood Academy Bydales TS11 6AR	Laurence Jackson School TS14 6RD
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Saltburn-By-the-Sea TS12 2SJ	Redcar North Yorkshire TS11 6AR	Guisborough North Yorkshire TS14 6RD
Latest Ofsted	1 15 Feb 2023	1 12 Mar 2018	2 17 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1000	800	1250
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Not applicable	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST	OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST	VISION ACADEMY LEARNING TRUST
Website	fra.northerneducationtrust.org	www.bydales.outwood.com	www.laurencejackson.org
Telephone	01287676305	01642474000	01287636361
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Freebrough Academy

TS12 2SJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Saltburn-By-the-Sea
TS12 2SJ
Ofsted: 1 15 Feb 2023
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Website: fra.northerneducationtrust.org
Telephone: 01287676305

Outwood Academy Bydales

TS11 6AR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Redcar
North Yorkshire
TS11 6AR
Ofsted: 1 12 Mar 2018
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.bydales.outwood.com
Telephone: 01642474000

Laurence Jackson School

TS14 6RD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Guisborough
North Yorkshire
TS14 6RD
Ofsted: 2 17 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: VISION ACADEMY LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.laurencejackson.org
Telephone: 01287636361

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.