Best Secondary Schools in Middlesbrough 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 8 schools across Middlesbrough. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Middlesbrough has 8 secondary schools and a further 6 rated Good — 75% of secondary schools in Middlesbrough are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Acklam Grange School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Middlesbrough follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

8
Total schools
0
Outstanding
0%
Outstanding rate
64.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
28.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Acklam Grange School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
🥈 Macmillan Academy
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
🥉 Outwood Academy Riverside
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
4. The King's Academy
Secondary
 Good 50 View school
5. Lift Unity City
Secondary
 Good 45 View school
6. Outwood Academy Acklam
Secondary
 Good 41 View school
7. Trinity Catholic College
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 41 View school
8. Outwood Academy Ormesby
Secondary
 Inadequate 21 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Middlesbrough?
There are 8 secondary schools in Middlesbrough, of which 0 (0%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Middlesbrough?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Middlesbrough is Acklam Grange School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Middlesbrough?
Primary and secondary school applications in Middlesbrough are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Middlesbrough council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Middlesbrough?
0% of secondary schools in Middlesbrough are rated Outstanding and 75% are rated Good. 84.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.