Outwood Academy Acklam
URN: 139823 • Middlesbrough TS5 7JY
Overview
- Name
- Outwood Academy Acklam
- URN
- 139823
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Chris Palmer (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01642818200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hall Drive, Middlesbrough TS5 7JY
Summary
Outwood Academy Acklam is a mixed secondary academy located in Middlesbrough, serving approximately 1,185 students with a capacity of 1,350. Since joining the Outwood Family of Schools in 2013, the academy has focused on a student-centred approach, aiming to raise educational standards and transform students' lives. The school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, prioritising the well-being and success of every child.
The curriculum at Outwood Academy Acklam is designed to provide a broad and ambitious educational experience. It aims to ensure that all students engage with a wide range of subjects while developing essential skills for their future. The academy places a strong emphasis on academic success, alongside personal development, preparing students to become responsible citizens.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (52.3%), the academy is committed to addressing the diverse needs of its community. Outwood Academy Acklam strives to create a positive climate for learning, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Outwood Academy Acklam is designed to provide a broad and ambitious educational experience. It aims to ensure that all students engage with a wide range of subjects while developing essential skills for their future. The academy places a strong emphasis on academic success, alongside personal development, preparing students to become responsible citizens.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (52.3%), the academy is committed to addressing the diverse needs of its community. Outwood Academy Acklam strives to create a positive climate for learning, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive academically and socially.
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- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Events (calendar)
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- About Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Overview (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates and Closures (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Acklam Grange School (71.3)
- Nunthorpe Academy (69.6)
- Acklam Grange School (68.0)
- Macmillan Academy (62.5)
- The King's Academy (61.3)
Key details
- LA
- Middlesbrough
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1350
- Pupils
- 1185
- Boys
- 597
- Girls
- 588
- FSM %
- 52.30
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1185 | 597 | 588 | 1350 | 52.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1149 | 595 | 554 | 1350 | 48.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1179 | 611 | 568 | 1350 | 42.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1179 | 611 | 568 | 1350 | 42.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1205 | 631 | 574 | 1350 | 39.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1251 | 637 | 614 | 1350 | 36.00 |
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