SchoolScoresThe King's Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Christian · Sixth form
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Stainton Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0GA
01642 577577 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 19 May 2026 , published 21 June 2026.
In short: 5 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
213 pupils in this year group.
31% — 7 points below the Middlesbrough average, and 15 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Middlesbrough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31% | 37% | 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. | 37.9 | 41.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.4 | 3.5 | 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.
227 pupils in this year group.
89% — 3 points above the Middlesbrough average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Middlesbrough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 89% | 86% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 27% | 16% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 4% | 9% | 13% |
| Further education college | 54% | 53% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 89% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
63 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Middlesbrough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 22% | 19% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 46% | 45% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 33.6 | 31.9 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
20 subjects, 165 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 21 | 14% | 24% | 40% |
| Sociology | 17 | 0% | 12% | 20% |
| Biology | 16 | 0% | 13% | 27% |
| Psychology | 16 | 6% | 13% | 19% |
| Chemistry | 12 | 0% | 8% | 30% |
| Economics | 10 | 10% | 40% | 26% |
| Business Studies:Single | 8 | 0% | 25% | 16% |
| English Language and Literature | 8 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Physics | 8 | 0% | 38% | 31% |
| History | 7 | 14% | 29% | 23% |
| Art and Design (Textiles) | 6 | 17% | 50% | 36% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 6 | 0% | 17% | 24% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Design and Technology (Product Design), Geography, Government and Politics, Mathematics (Further), Physical Education / Sports Studies, English Language, Art and Design (Fine Art), English Literature.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
76 students in this year group.
84% — 12 points above the Middlesbrough average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Middlesbrough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 84% | 72% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 11% | 7% |
| Work | 8% | 27% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 84% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
67 students in this year group.
72% — 29 points above the Middlesbrough average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Middlesbrough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 72% | 43% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 24% | 5% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 74% | 72% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 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 Middlesbrough. 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 | 216 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 220 |
| Of those, offered a place | 203 (92%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 661 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.1 · 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.
This is a Christian school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision and a SEN unit with 164 places for visual impairment; Hearing impairment; Moderate learning difficulties; Severe learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Middlesbrough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 75% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 39.0% | 50.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 11 state secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 98% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.1% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 61% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.3% | 17.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 34% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.2% | 16.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Lower than 11% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.5% | 10.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Lower than 13% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 32.6% | 29.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Lower than 17% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 37.3 | 58.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Lower than 23% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8% | 11.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded12 pupils | 0.85% | 0.75% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 5% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.7 | 15.8 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 11% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.8 | 10.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 25% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.4% | 12.2%* | 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
- Trinity Catholic College 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Outwood Academy Acklam 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Acklam Grange School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Nunthorpe School and Sixth Form 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lift Unity City 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 21% grade 5+ English and maths
- Outwood Academy Ormesby 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The King's Academy's Ofsted rating?
The King's Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 19 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did The King's Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 31% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 15 points below the England average of 45%.
Is The King's Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 220 families put The King's Academy as their first choice for 216 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 203 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 134223.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.