Best 3 Secondary schools in Redcar – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Outwood Academy Bydales (Secondary) in Redcar; Rye Hills Academy (Secondary) in Redcar; Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary (Secondary) in Redcar — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Outwood Academy Bydales, Rye Hills Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Redcar, North Yorkshire and Redcar. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Outwood Academy Bydales), published Mar 2018. The lowest is 2 (Rye Hills Academy), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Rye Hills Academy (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 800, combined total ≈ 2,350, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST, North East Learning Trust and NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Outwood Academy Bydales TS11 6AR	Rye Hills Academy TS10 2HN	Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary TS10 1PJ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Redcar North Yorkshire TS11 6AR	Redcar TS10 2HN	Redcar North Yorkshire TS10 1PJ
Latest Ofsted	1 12 Mar 2018	2 20 Jun 2024	2 25 Sep 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	800	1175	886
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable		Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST	North East Learning Trust	NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.bydales.outwood.com	www.ryehillsacademy.co.uk	sacredheart.npcat.org.uk
Telephone	01642474000	01642484269	01642487100
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Outwood Academy Bydales

TS11 6AR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Redcar
North Yorkshire
TS11 6AR
Ofsted: 1 12 Mar 2018
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.bydales.outwood.com
Telephone: 01642474000

Rye Hills Academy

TS10 2HN

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Redcar
TS10 2HN
Ofsted: 2 20 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North East Learning Trust
Website: www.ryehillsacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01642484269

Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary

TS10 1PJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Redcar
North Yorkshire
TS10 1PJ
Ofsted: 2 25 Sep 2022
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website: sacredheart.npcat.org.uk
Telephone: 01642487100

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.