Outwood Academy Acklam vs The Academy at Shotton Hall
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Academy Acklam
Middlesbrough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,201 students
The Academy at Shotton Hall
Peterlee · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,202 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Acklam Middlesbrough, North East | The Academy at Shotton Hall Peterlee, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #115 of 185 | #45 of 185 |
| National rank | #2629 of 4,090 | #1238 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,201 | 1,202 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,201 | 1,202 |
| Free school meals | 57.5% | 34.8% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 104.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.9 | 52.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.1% | 52.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.2% | 77.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.75 | 4.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Middlesbrough | Peterlee |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.acklam.outwood.com/ | www.shottonhallacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Academy at Shotton Hall scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.2 vs 36.5).
- •The Academy at Shotton Hall is the larger school with 1,202 students compared with 1,201.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Outwood Academy Acklam better than The Academy at Shotton Hall?
On the Success Index (England), The Academy at Shotton Hall ranks higher (65.2 vs 36.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Outwood Academy Acklam and The Academy at Shotton Hall?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Peterlee in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Acklam: 1,201. The Academy at Shotton Hall: 1,202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Acklam and The Academy at Shotton Hall rank in North East?
Outwood Academy Acklam is 115th of 185 and The Academy at Shotton Hall is 45th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).