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North Shore Academy
Stockton-on-Tees·North East·Academy
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SecondaryAcademyAges 11–16Co-edDoes not apply
North Shore Academy is a secondary academy in Stockton-on-Tees, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, North Shore Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.07 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 44.8, 65% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 816 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 20.2%, 40% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 11.3%.
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North Shore Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.07, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 44.8. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
65% of students at North Shore Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
North Shore Academy has an overall absence rate of 11.3%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at North Shore Academy is 20.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
North Shore Academy has 816 pupils on roll.
40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
North Shore Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, North Shore Academy is overdue for reinspection.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While North Shore Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
296/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
109/mo
37% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 11.1 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.5
Bus Stops
9
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Stockton Rail Station
1.0km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Parent View
Would Recommend
92%
Child is Happy
92%
Child Feels Safe
92%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.