Schools across Middlesbrough
Local authority · 68 schools across 2 towns
68
42 primary · 9 secondary
25,595
96% capacity used
22
1 outstanding · 21 good
26,624
1,029 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
70.6%
KS2 Maths
69.6%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
29 spare places
Secondary Schools
999 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.8%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
19.1%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
54
2024/25
Absence trend across Middlesbrough schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
98%
Plans Issued
306
Assessment Requests
436
Tribunal Cases
0
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
45
Lodged
(2.2%)
30
Heard
9
Successful
(30%)
Primary (infant classes)
17
Lodged
(0.9%)
8
Heard
4
Successful
(50%)
Secondary
156
Lodged
(7.7%)
120
Heard
15
Successful
(13%)
Total
201
Lodged
(5.0%)
150
Heard
24
Successful
(16%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.