Compare Outwood Academy Bydales and Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary

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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: Outwood Academy Bydales (Secondary) in Redcar; Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary (Secondary) in Redcar — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Outwood Academy Bydales and Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Redcar, North Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Outwood Academy Bydales), published Mar 2018. The lowest is 2 (Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary), published Sep 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary (Sep 2022). average roll around ≈ 800, combined total ≈ 1,550, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST and NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Outwood Academy Bydales TS11 6AR	Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary TS10 1PJ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Redcar North Yorkshire TS11 6AR	Redcar North Yorkshire TS10 1PJ
Latest Ofsted	1 12 Mar 2018	2 25 Sep 2022
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	800	886
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST	NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.bydales.outwood.com	sacredheart.npcat.org.uk
Telephone	01642474000	01642487100
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary

TS10 1PJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Redcar
North Yorkshire
TS10 1PJ
Ofsted: 2 25 Sep 2022
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website: sacredheart.npcat.org.uk
Telephone: 01642487100

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.

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