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Outwood Academy Bydales
Redcar·North East·Academy
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Outwood Academy Bydales is a secondary academy in Redcar, 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, Outwood Academy Bydales has a Progress 8 score of +0.03 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 48.9, 80% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 13.5%, 18% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.4%.
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Outwood Academy Bydales has a Progress 8 score of +0.03, 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 48.9. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
80% of students at Outwood Academy Bydales achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Outwood Academy Bydales has an overall absence rate of 7.4%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Outwood Academy Bydales is 13.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
18% 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
Outwood Academy Bydales was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Outwood Academy Bydales is next inspection expected around 2027.
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 Outwood Academy Bydales'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
31/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
9/mo
29% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.6
Bus Stops
6
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Marske 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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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.