Located in Middlesbrough, Outwood Academy Acklam is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Outwood Academy Acklam currently has around 1185 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.4% boys and 49.6% girls. Around 52.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 19 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 48.8%. pakistani pupils make up about 17.6%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 8% who stay in school sixth forms and 62% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Hall Drive, Middlesbrough, TS5 7JY |
| Website: | http://www.acklam.outwood.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01642818200 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Middlesbrough |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Graham Skidmore |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139823 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1350 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1185 |
| Number of Boys: | 597 |
| Number of Girls: | 588 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 48.80% | 578 |
| Pakistani | 17.60% | 209 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 7.90% | 94 |
| Other Mixed | 5.90% | 70 |
| Other White | 4.70% | 56 |
| African | 4.10% | 49 |
| Unclassified | 2.50% | 30 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 26 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 20 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 20 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Bridge Primary School Cayton Drive , Acklam TS5 7NJ | - not rated | 575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Bridge Primary School Cayton Drive , Acklam TS5 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kader Academy Staindrop Drive , Acklam TS5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kader Primary School Staindrop Drive , Acklam TS5 8NU | - not rated | 890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Primary School Green Lane , Acklam TS5 7RU | - not rated | 947 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hustler School Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Community College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Manor School Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boynton School Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JX | - not rated | 104 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acklam Sixth Form College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7DY | - not rated | 372 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Middlesbrough Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JP | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northern School of Art Newport Road , TS1 1LA | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesside Tertiary College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 2,351 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Sixth Form College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 2,351 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill School Green Lane , TS5 7RY | - not rated | 953 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Bishop School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Special Academy Sandy Flatts Lane , TS5 7YN | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.