SchoolScoresOutwood Academy Bishopsgarth
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Harrowgate Lane, Bishopsgarth, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8TF
01642 586262 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 7 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Stockton-on-Tees comparisons use the 4 of its 11 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Stockton-on-Tees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 6% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 83% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 10% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 86% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 16% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 82% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 27% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 41% | 59% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 23 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 5% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 35% | 70% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 18% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 63% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 7% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44%said yes | 81% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 4%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Stockton-on-Tees figures pool parents at the Stockton-on-Tees schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
95 pupils in this year group.
28% — 19 points below the Stockton-on-Tees average, and 17 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stockton-on-Tees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28% | 48% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 31.1 | 45 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.5 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
74 pupils in this year group.
72% — 17 points below the Stockton-on-Tees average, and 20 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stockton-on-Tees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 72% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 0% | 14% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 18% | 13% | 13% |
| Further education college | 49% | 54% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 72% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Stockton-on-Tees. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 70 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 67 |
| Of those, offered a place | 67 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 128 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.4 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 30 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Visual impairment; Hearing impairment; Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Multi-sensory impairment; Physical disability; Moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Stockton-on-Tees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 96% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 58.6% | 32.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.3% | 2.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 92% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.8% | 14.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 35% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.6% | 7.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 2% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 14.4% | 9.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 2% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 42.3% | 26.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 0% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 185.5 | 51.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 2% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 23.1% | 10.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded13 pupils | 2.16% | 0.58% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 11% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5 | 17.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 2% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.2 | 12.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 74% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 18.1% | 11.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Our Lady and St Bede Catholic Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Grangefield Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ian Ramsey CofE Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Red House School 2.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- North Shore Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 1 expected · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 7 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 28% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 17 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth?
44% of the 25 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 67 families put Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth as their first choice for 70 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 67 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143146.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.