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The King's Academy
Goodgraded 24/03/2022Ages 11–181,416 pupilsChristian
The King's Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Middlesbrough. It has a Christian religious character. The school has around 1,416 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/03/2022, The King's Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.1 and 41% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Middlesbrough can view The King's Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance87.1%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence36.1%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.0England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals36.2%England avg 28.6%
English not first language6.9%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 837.9
Progress 8-0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths31%
Grade 4+ English & maths49%
EBacc entry36%
EBacc average point score3.35
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 33.6
Value added-0.16Average · 95% CI -0.3 to 0.0
Retention95%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Middlesbrough
All schools in Middlesbrough →Sunnyside AcademyGood · 0.3 miRose Wood AcademyGood · 0.6 miSt Gerard's RC Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt Augustine's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miMarton Manor Primary School0.8 miHolmwood School1.0 mi
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