Rye Hills Academy

URN: 144027 • Redcar TS10 2HN

Overview

Name
Rye Hills Academy
URN
144027
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Serious Weaknesses
Ranking score
37.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Caroline Waugh (since 2025)
Telephone
Website
Address
Redcar Lane, Redcar TS10 2HN

Summary

Rye Hills Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Redcar, within the Redcar and Cleveland local authority. As an academy sponsored by a trust, the school serves a diverse student body of 919 pupils, with a capacity for 1,258. Approximately 26.6% of students are eligible for free school meals, indicating a commitment to supporting families from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

The academy focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future. Emphasising academic achievement alongside personal development, Rye Hills Academy fosters an inclusive environment where all students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with initiatives designed to strengthen ties with local families and organisations. This commitment to community support enhances the educational experience, ensuring that students not only excel academically but also develop as responsible and engaged citizens. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at rynehills.co.uk.

Key details

LA
Redcar and Cleveland
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1258
Pupils
919
Boys
439
Girls
480
FSM %
26.60
Open date
2017-03-01
Close date
2021-05-31
Last Ofsted
2020-01-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
North Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 919 439 480 1258 26.60
2024-09-11 919 439 480 1258 26.60
2023-09-11 919 439 480 1258 26.60
2022-09-11 919 439 480 1258 26.60
2021-09-11 919 439 480 1258 26.60
2020-09-11 929 455 474 1258 23.90

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