Outwood Academy Acklam vs Trinity Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 1.0 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
Trinity Catholic College
Middlesbrough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,270 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Acklam Middlesbrough, North East | Trinity Catholic College Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #115 of 185 | #127 of 185 |
| National rank | #2629 of 4,090 | #2841 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,201 | 1,270 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,201 | 1,270 |
| Free school meals | 57.5% | 46.7% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.9 | 42.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.1% | 40.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.2% | 57.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.75 | 3.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.3 |
| town | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.acklam.outwood.com/ | trinity.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Acklam scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.5 vs 32.3).
- •Trinity Catholic College is the larger school with 1,270 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 Trinity Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Acklam ranks higher (36.5 vs 32.3 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 Trinity Catholic College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Acklam: 1,201. Trinity Catholic College: 1,270. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Acklam and Trinity Catholic College rank in North East?
Outwood Academy Acklam is 115th of 185 and Trinity Catholic College is 127th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).