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The King's Academy

State school · Middlesbrough, TS8 0GA
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,416 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,416 ·
Religion
Christian
Local authority
Middlesbrough Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Simon Reader

Entrance

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

Rose Wood Academy 18 %
OtherUnkn 14 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Sunnyside Academy 13 %
Viewley Hill Academy 11 %
Marton Manor Primary School 8 %
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 7 %
Lingfield Primary School 7 %
Hemlington Hall Academy 6 %
St Gerard's RC Primary School 5 %
Easterside Academy 3 %
Captain Cook Primary School 2 %
Breckon Hill Primary School 2 %
Abingdon Primary School 2 %
The Avenue Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
74%
LA avg.
56%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

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

School
42.4%
LA avg.
36%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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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.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
31.87
LA avg.
31.07
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
105
Number of teachers
14:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

10.45 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
16.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,416
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Stainton Way
Coulby Newham
Middlesbrough
TS8 0GA
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Telephone: 01642 577577

Email: enquiries@thekingsacademy.org.uk

Website: http://www.thekingsacademy.org.uk

Local authority: Middlesbrough Borough Council

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School data & information The King's Academy Stainton Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0GA
1,416 Pupil numbers
38.2 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
7 % Pupils whose first language is not English
14:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
105 Number of teachers
31 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
42.4%
LA avg.
36%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

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
41.50
LA avg.
39.50
Eng. avg.
45.90

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)

-0.40 Score Below average
≈ 18% 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
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 180 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 221 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 90 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 124 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 212 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 221 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 7
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 4

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
16.7%
LA avg.
14.3%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
31.87
LA avg.
31.07
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (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
Sociology GCE A level 10 B
Psychology GCE A level 11 B
Mathematics GCE A level 14 B
History GCE A level 11 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 6 C
English Literature GCE A level 7 C
English Language GCE A level 8 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 9 B
Chemistry GCE A level 15 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 6 B
Biology GCE A level 16 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The King's Academy is a mainstream school which has resourced provision with a capacity of 89 and 78 pupils on roll and a SEN unit with a capacity of 75 and 70 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

10.45 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
16.4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

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
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs Yes
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 Yes
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 Yes

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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