Schools in Redcar, North East (2025)
20 schools · 7,086 students · 19 academy, 1 local authority · median Pupils on roll 274.
Redcar, in North East, has 20 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 7,086 students. By level there are 16 primary, 4 secondary; by sector 19 academy, 1 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Redcar's schools is 274, above the North East median of 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
20 of the 20 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Newcomen Primary School (88.4, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by Wheatlands Primary School (87.8, top 10% of primary schools nationally), and Westgarth Primary School (77.6, top 25% of primary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Outwood Academy Bydales (832 students), Rye Hills Academy (763 students), Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary (737 students).
Ranked schools in Redcar
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 188Newcomen Primary SchoolRedcar · Local authority Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 341 students
- 288Wheatlands Primary SchoolRedcar · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 410 students
- 378Westgarth Primary SchoolRedcar · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 329 students
- 470St Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolRedcar · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 180 students
- 568Wilton Primary AcademyRedcar · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 76 students
- 668Rye Hills AcademyRedcar · Academy Secondary51.9 Attainment 8 · 763 students
- 766Sacred Heart Catholic SecondaryRedcar · Academy Secondary50.4 Attainment 8 · 737 students
- 862Outwood Academy BydalesRedcar · Academy Secondary46.6 Attainment 8 · 832 students
- 961St Benedict's Catholic Primary SchoolRedcar · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 387 students
- 1060John Emmerson Batty Primary SchoolRedcar · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 173 students
- 1159Coatham Church of England Primary SchoolRedcar · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
- 1257Ings Farm Primary SchoolRedcar · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 446 students
- 1354Errington Primary SchoolRedcar · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 219 students
- 1453Zetland Primary SchoolRedcar · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 187 students
- 1542Green Gates Primary SchoolRedcar · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 248 students
- 1642New Marske Primary SchoolRedcar · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 181 students
- 1726Lakes Primary SchoolRedcar · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 267 students
- 1826Dormanstown Primary AcademyRedcar · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 274 students
- 1920Outwood Academy RedcarRedcar · Academy Secondary37.3 Attainment 8 · 656 students
- 2014Riverdale Primary SchoolRedcar · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 179 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcomen Primary School Redcar · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 88.4 Top 10% | 93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 341 |
| 2 | Wheatlands Primary School Redcar · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 87.8 Top 10% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 410 |
| 3 | Westgarth Primary School Redcar · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 77.6 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 329 |
| 4 | St Bede's Catholic Primary School Redcar · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 69.8 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 180 |
| 5 | Wilton Primary Academy Redcar · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 67.7 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76 |
| 6 | Rye Hills Academy Redcar · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 67.6 Top 50% | 51.9 Attainment 8 | 763 |
| 7 | Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary Redcar · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 65.5 Top 50% | 50.4 Attainment 8 | 737 |
| 8 | Outwood Academy Bydales Redcar · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 61.5 Top 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 832 |
| 9 | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Redcar · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 60.6 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 387 |
| 10 | John Emmerson Batty Primary School Redcar · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 59.8 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 173 |
| 11 | Coatham Church of England Primary School Redcar · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 58.6 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 201 |
| 12 | Ings Farm Primary School Redcar · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57.2 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 446 |
| 13 | Errington Primary School Redcar · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 54.3 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 219 |
| 14 | Zetland Primary School Redcar · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.1 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 187 |
| 15 | Green Gates Primary School Redcar · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 42.0 Lower 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 248 |
| 16 | New Marske Primary School Redcar · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 41.6 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 181 |
| 17 | Lakes Primary School Redcar · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 25.9 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 267 |
| 18 | Dormanstown Primary Academy Redcar · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 25.7 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 274 |
| 19 | Outwood Academy Redcar Redcar · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 19.7 Lower 50% | 37.3 Attainment 8 | 656 |
| 20 | Riverdale Primary School Redcar · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 13.7 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 179 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Redcar side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Redcar?
Newcomen Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Redcar with a Success Index (England) of 88.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Redcar?
Redcar has 20 schools (16 primary, 4 secondary) educating 7,086 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Redcar?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Redcar is 274. Number of pupils in the latest school census.