Best Secondary Schools in Redcar and Cleveland 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 10 schools across Redcar and Cleveland. Updated with 2025–26 data.

10
Total schools
1
Outstanding
10%
Outstanding rate
64.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
32
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Outwood Academy Bydales
Secondary
 Outstanding 63 View school
🥈 Nunthorpe Academy
Secondary
 Good 48 View school
🥉 Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 47 View school
4. Rye Hills Academy
Secondary
 Inadequate 41 View school
5. St Peter's Catholic College
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 40 View school
6. Huntcliff School
Secondary
 Inadequate 38 View school
7. Laurence Jackson School
Secondary
 Inadequate 37 View school
8. Outwood Academy Redcar
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 37 View school
9. Freebrough Academy
Secondary
 Inadequate 27 View school
10. Outwood Academy Normanby
Secondary
 Inadequate 25 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Redcar and Cleveland?
There are 10 secondary schools in Redcar and Cleveland, of which 1 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Redcar and Cleveland?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Redcar and Cleveland is Outwood Academy Bydales. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Redcar and Cleveland?
Primary and secondary school applications in Redcar and Cleveland are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Redcar and Cleveland council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Redcar and Cleveland?
10% of secondary schools in Redcar and Cleveland are rated Outstanding and 10% are rated Good. 72.3% 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.