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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Middlesbrough Council Area

Schools across the Middlesbrough council area. Explore 10 secondary schools in Middlesbrough Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Acklam Grange School, Macmillan Academy, and Outwood Academy Acklam. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Middlesbrough Council Area

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Middlesbrough Council Area35.2

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Middlesbrough Council Area23%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Middlesbrough Council Area3.0

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Middlesbrough Council Area6.5/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Middlesbrough Council Area

35.2vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Middlesbrough Council Area

23%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Middlesbrough Council Area

3.0vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Middlesbrough Council Area

6.5/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Middlesbrough Council Area

Showing 1-10 of 10 schools

Acklam Grange School
Acklam
Macmillan Academy
Hemlington
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Outwood Academy Acklam
Acklam
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Outwood Academy Riverside
Middlehaven
Trinity Catholic College
Saltersgill
The King's Academy
Coulby Newham
Lift Unity City
Ormesby
Outwood Academy Ormesby
Netherfields
Reintegreat Education Solutions
Ormesby
Tees Valley College
Hemlington