SecondaryData as of May 2026

Outwood Academy Bydales

Coast Road, Marske-by-the-Sea, Redcar, TS11 6AR

A Good-rated secondary school in Redcar.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

823

Ages

11-16

FSM

22.3%

Attainment 8

46.6

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

46.6

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

30.3%

Basics 9-5

55.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

58.0%

EBacc APS

4.49

EBacc 9-5

25.2%

EBacc 9-4

37.1%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Outwood Academy Bydales

Outwood Academy Bydales is a secondary school in Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 113 responses), 72% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.6. The school has around 823 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Coast Road, Redcar, TS11 6AR | More schools in Redcar and Cleveland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Outwood Academy Bydales, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2025 — Good
Nov 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
Jan 2018 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Outwood Academy Bydales

What is Outwood Academy Bydales's Ofsted rating?

Outwood Academy Bydales received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about Outwood Academy Bydales?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 113 responses): 72% of parents would recommend Outwood Academy Bydales.

What are Outwood Academy Bydales's latest exam results?

Outwood Academy Bydales: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Outwood Academy Bydales located?

Outwood Academy Bydales is a secondary school in Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland (TS11 6AR).

How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Bydales?

Outwood Academy Bydales has around 823 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Outwood Academy Bydales with other schools?

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