Redcar and Cleveland secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 11 schools in Redcar and Cleveland, North East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 168Rye Hills AcademyRedcar · Academy Secondary51.9 Attainment 8 · 763 students
- 266Sacred Heart Catholic SecondaryRedcar · Academy Secondary50.4 Attainment 8 · 737 students
- 363Huntcliff SchoolSaltburn By the Sea · Academy Secondary49.3 Attainment 8 · 544 students
- 462Outwood Academy BydalesRedcar · Academy Secondary46.6 Attainment 8 · 832 students
- 561Laurence Jackson SchoolGuisborough · Academy Secondary47.9 Attainment 8 · 1,247 students
- 655Nunthorpe School & Sixth FormMiddlesbrough · Academy Secondary47.0 Attainment 8 · 1,321 students
- 754Freebrough AcademySaltburn-By-the-Sea · Academy Secondary46.4 Attainment 8 · 814 students
- 820Outwood Academy RedcarRedcar · Academy Secondary37.3 Attainment 8 · 656 students
- 916Outwood Academy NormanbyMiddlesbrough · Academy Secondary35.4 Attainment 8 · 787 students
- 1013St Peter's Catholic CollegeMiddlesbrough · Academy Secondary34.3 Attainment 8 · 572 students
- 112Outwood Alternative Provision EstonMiddlesbrough · Independent Secondary1.4 Attainment 8 · 104 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rye Hills Academy Redcar · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 67.6 Top 50% | 51.9 Attainment 8 | 763 |
| 2 | Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary Redcar · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 65.5 Top 50% | 50.4 Attainment 8 | 737 |
| 3 | Huntcliff School Saltburn By the Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 62.9 Top 50% | 49.3 Attainment 8 | 544 |
| 4 | Outwood Academy Bydales Redcar · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 61.5 Top 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 832 |
| 5 | Laurence Jackson School Guisborough · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 60.7 Top 50% | 47.9 Attainment 8 | 1,247 |
| 6 | Nunthorpe School & Sixth Form Middlesbrough · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 54.5 Top 50% | 47.0 Attainment 8 | 1,321 |
| 7 | Freebrough Academy Saltburn-By-the-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 54.4 Top 50% | 46.4 Attainment 8 | 814 |
| 8 | Outwood Academy Redcar Redcar · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 19.7 Lower 50% | 37.3 Attainment 8 | 656 |
| 9 | Outwood Academy Normanby Middlesbrough · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 15.9 Lower 50% | 35.4 Attainment 8 | 787 |
| 10 | St Peter's Catholic College Middlesbrough · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 12.9 Lower 50% | 34.3 Attainment 8 | 572 |
| 11 | Outwood Alternative Provision Eston Middlesbrough · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Independent | 2.1 Lower 50% | 1.4 Attainment 8 | 104 |
Rye Hills Academy in Redcar leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Redcar and Cleveland with a Success Index (England) of 67.6. Of the 11 schools shown, 10 are academy, 1 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider North East secondary schools league table, every school on the Redcar and Cleveland page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Redcar and Cleveland?
Rye Hills Academy in Redcar, North East ranks first among secondary schools in Redcar and Cleveland with a Success Index (England) of 67.6 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 763).
How are secondary schools in Redcar and Cleveland ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.