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Freebrough Academy

Academy sponsor led · Saltburn-By-the-Sea · TS12 2SJ

Ages 11–16 · 814 pupils · Redcar and Cleveland

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Attainment 8

47.3

Overall absence

12.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-01-10

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.28
−20+2
Attainment 847.3
English & maths grade 5+55%
English & maths grade 4+78%
EBacc entry51%

EBacc APS: 4.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence12.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)37.5%
Unauthorised7.9%
Authorised absence
4.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
8.0%
Enrolments in measure
886

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill81%

814 pupils · 1,000 places

Pupils on roll
814
Boys / girls
429 / 385
School capacity
1,000
Capacity fill
814 / 1,000 (81%)
Free school meals
40.7%
FSM pupils
331
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Northern Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr Michael Garthwaite

Location

Address
Linden Road
Postcode
TS12 2SJ
Town
Saltburn-By-the-Sea
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland
District
Redcar and Cleveland
Constituency
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Resourced provision
Resourced provision and SEN unit
Resourced places
38 on roll / 10 capacity
SEN unit places
38 on roll / 10 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Saltburn-By-the-Sea, Redcar and Cleveland, 814 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 40.7%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Saltburn-By-the-Sea
15
Secondary schools in Saltburn-By-the-Sea
2
Academies among open schools in Saltburn-By-the-Sea
80% (12)
Open schools in TS12
10
Secondary in TS12
2
Open schools in Redcar and Cleveland LA
65
Secondary in Redcar and Cleveland LA
10

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Saltburn-By-the-SeaNear TS12

  • Huntcliff School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Saltburn By the Sea · TS12 1HJ · Redcar and Cleveland

    Ages 11–16

    • Att848.0
    • P8-0.1
    • Absence9.6%

    1.6 miles away

  • Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy special converter

    Saltburn-by-the-Sea · TS12 2UW · Redcar and Cleveland

    Ages 3–19

    • KS20%
    • Absence8.7%

    0.1 miles away

  • Badger Hill Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Saltburn-by-the-Sea · TS12 2XR · Redcar and Cleveland

    Ages 2–11

    • KS293%
    • Absence3.4%

    0.6 miles away

  • Skelton Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Saltburn-by-the-Sea · TS12 2LR · Redcar and Cleveland

    Ages 3–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence7.1%

    1.0 miles away

  • Saltburn Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Saltburn-by-the-Sea · TS12 1HJ · Redcar and Cleveland

    Ages 3–11

    • KS288%
    • Absence5.1%

    1.6 miles away

  • Whitecliffe Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Saltburn-By-The-Sea · TS13 4AD · Redcar and Cleveland

    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence6.1%

    1.6 miles away

  • Old Farm School

    Other independent school

    Brotton · TS12 2TZ · Redcar and Cleveland

    Ages 5–19

    • Att88.8

    1.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Michael Garthwaite
Telephone
01287676305
Website
https://fra.northerneducationtrust.org/

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