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Outwood Academy Riverside
Middlesbrough·North East·Free School
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Outwood Academy Riverside is a secondary free school in Middlesbrough, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this free school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 690 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 13.4%, 41% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.5%.
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Outwood Academy Riverside has an overall absence rate of 10.5%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Outwood Academy Riverside is 13.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Outwood Academy Riverside has 690 pupils on roll.
41% 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.
Outwood Academy Riverside was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Outwood Academy Riverside is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Outwood Academy Riverside'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
610/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
200/mo
33% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 15.1 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.3
Bus Stops
18
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Middlesbrough Rail Station - main ent
0.7km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
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.