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.

Redcar and Cleveland has 10 secondary schools, of which 2 (20%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 6 rated Good — 80% of secondary schools in Redcar and Cleveland are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Freebrough Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Redcar and Cleveland 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.

10
Total schools
2
Outstanding
20%
Outstanding rate
64.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
32
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Freebrough Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 68 View school
🥈 Rye Hills Academy
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
🥉 Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
4. Huntcliff School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
5. Laurence Jackson School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
6. Nunthorpe Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 51 View school
7. Outwood Academy Redcar
Secondary
 Good 49 View school
8. Outwood Academy Bydales
Secondary
 Outstanding 46 View school
9. St Peter's Catholic College
Secondary
 Good 45 View school
10. Outwood Academy Normanby
Secondary
 Inadequate 24 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 2 (20%) 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 Freebrough Academy. 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?
20% of secondary schools in Redcar and Cleveland are rated Outstanding and 60% 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.