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Are all Middlesbrough District neighbourhoods included?

Yes. We group schools by their locality field so you can quickly scan areas and their nearby schools. All sections are expanded by default on this page.

Why do results differ from Ofsted-only lists?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Middlesbrough District

Schools across Middlesbrough district. Explore 10 secondary schools in Middlesbrough District. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Acklam Grange School, Macmillan Academy, and The King's Academy. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Middlesbrough District

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Middlesbrough District35.2

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Middlesbrough District23%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Middlesbrough District3.0

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Middlesbrough District6.4/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Middlesbrough District

35.2vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Middlesbrough District

23%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Middlesbrough District

3.0vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Middlesbrough District

6.4/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Middlesbrough District

Showing 1-10 of 10 schools

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