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Freebrough Academy

State school · Saltburn-By-the-Sea, TS12 2SJ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 832 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
832 ·
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Michael Garthwaite

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

St Peter's Church of England Primary School 22 %
Hummersea Primary School 15 %
Skelton Primary School 15 %
Handale Primary School 14 %
Badger Hill Academy 11 %
Whitecliffe Academy 7 %
OtherUnkn 6 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Lockwood Primary School 4 %
Lingdale Primary School 4 %
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy 3 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
78%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
36
Number of teachers
23:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
18 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

832
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Linden Road
Saltburn-By-the-Sea
TS12 2SJ
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Telephone: 01287 676305

Email:

Website: http://https://fra.northerneducationtrust.org

Local authority: Redcar and Cleveland Council

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School data & information Freebrough Academy Linden Road, Saltburn-By-the-Sea, TS12 2SJ
832 Pupil numbers
37 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
1 % Pupils whose first language is not English
23:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
36 Number of teachers
13 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
78%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
47.30
LA avg.
44.10
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.29 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 160 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 93 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 91 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 159 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 159 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Freebrough Academy is a mainstream school which has resourced provision with a capacity of 10 and 38 pupils on roll and a SEN unit with a capacity of 10 and 38 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
18 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
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