Best 3 Secondary schools in Teesside – 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: Northfield School and Sports College (Secondary) in Billingham; Manor Community Academy (Secondary) in Hartlepool; St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy (Secondary) in Stockton-on-Tees — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Northfield School and Sports College, Manor Community Academy and St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy. They are secondary phase and community school, academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Billingham, Teesside, Hartlepool, Teesside and Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Northfield School and Sports College), published Mar 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Northfield School and Sports College (Mar 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,100, typical FSM 40–45%, range 25–30%–50–55%; spread across trusts such as NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST and NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Northfield School and Sports College TS22 5EG	Manor Community Academy TS25 3PS	St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy TS17 9DE
Phase / Type	Secondary • Community school	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Billingham Teesside TS22 5EG	Hartlepool Teesside TS25 3PS	Stockton-on-Tees Teesside TS17 9DE
Latest Ofsted	2 30 Mar 2023	2 14 Nov 2021	2 13 Oct 2021
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1650	1326	556
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Stockton-on-Tees (808)	NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST	NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website	northfieldssc.org	mca.northerneducationtrust.org	stpatricks.npcat.org.uk
Telephone	01642557373	01429288338	01642613327
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Northfield School and Sports College

TS22 5EG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: Billingham
Teesside
TS22 5EG
Ofsted: 2 30 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Stockton-on-Tees (808)
Website: northfieldssc.org
Telephone: 01642557373

Manor Community Academy

TS25 3PS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Hartlepool
Teesside
TS25 3PS
Ofsted: 2 14 Nov 2021
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Website: mca.northerneducationtrust.org
Telephone: 01429288338

St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy

TS17 9DE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Teesside
TS17 9DE
Ofsted: 2 13 Oct 2021
Pupils: ≈ 550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website: stpatricks.npcat.org.uk
Telephone: 01642613327

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.