Archway Academy, Middlesbrough
Archway Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Middlesbrough, part of Horizons Specialist Academy Trust.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Archway Academy in detail
Getting a place at Archway Academy
Across Redcar and Cleveland, 93% of families were offered their first-choice secondary school for 2026 entry, and 98% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Redcar and Cleveland lodged 59 appeals against secondary school offers; 43 reached a hearing and 9 succeeded (20.9% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Archway Academy are Outwood Academy Normanby (0.3 miles, Inadequate, Attainment 8 36.5); Outwood Academy Ormesby (0.7 miles, Inadequate, Attainment 8 36.1); St Peter's Catholic College (0.8 miles, Good, Attainment 8 38.6); and Lift Unity City (1.3 miles, Good, Attainment 8 36.9).
Outwood Academy NormanbyOutwood Academy OrmesbySt Peter's Catholic CollegeLift Unity City
The trust
Archway Academy is one of 8 schools run by Horizons Specialist Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 27 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 41% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 37% to a further education college, 4% to an apprenticeship and 4% into work.
Who goes there
77.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%) and Mixed (5%).
In 2026, 28 pupils (37.3%) received SEN support and 2 (2.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is South Bank Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Avenue (a), 290 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 534 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Redcar and Cleveland (174), as is usual near a town centre.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Archway Academy are Teesville Academy (0.2 miles), St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School (0.5 miles), Lift Caldicotes (0.6 miles) and South Bank Community Primary School (0.6 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
Teesville AcademySt Margaret Clitherows RC Primary SchoolLift CaldicotesSouth Bank Community Primary School
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Archway Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2021. Before that, as Archway (URN 111520), it was rated Good in October 2013.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils at Archway Academy benefit from a positive ethos built on respectful relationships. Pupils and staff treat each other with courtesy. Pupils appreciate the calm approach. They quickly learn to trust the adults around them. Pupils are safe. Close working relationships exist between the school and local community. This enhances the quality of care for pupils further.
Pupils learn an ambitious curriculum. Their learning is effectively matched to mainstream education. Pupils leave Archway with qualifications in English, mathematics and other subjects. Pupils are also supported to develop aspirations for future employment or training. This blending of learning and careers education helps pupils take successful next steps.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has carefully planned an ambitious curriculum for its pupils. It matches the national curriculum expectations. It also considers what pupils should know in each subject by the end of Year 11. This helps pupils achieve success in a range of qualifications. It also ensures they can move back into mainstream education if it is appropriate to do so. In lessons, staff help pupils learn the intended curriculum well. They provide clear explanations. Staff also assess pupils' knowledge using targeted questions. For example, in food technology, pupils enjoy making a range of dishes. While cooking, the teacher skilfully checks their understanding of important safety points. Pupils also demonstrate their learning about healthy eating. However, the quality of education for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is too variable. In some lessons, learning is not adapted well enough to meet pupils' specific needs. This makes it harder for pupils to progress through the curriculum as well as they should.
From Ofsted's June 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
At a Glance
77.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby secondary schools
Keep up with Archway Academy
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Archway Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Archway Academy is in Redcar and Cleveland; for families living there:
Apply to Redcar and Cleveland for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 4 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Redcar and Cleveland is 8 (the median across 66 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Middlesbrough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Middlesbrough
Across Redcar and Cleveland council
Places available
1,672
Applications
1,452
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
97.5%
All secondary applications across Redcar and Cleveland council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
28
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
40.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
75
Total Pupils
51
Boys
24
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
5.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,074
Mean salary
2026 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Archway Academy
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Archway Academy
What is Archway Academy's Ofsted rating?
Archway Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2021. Before that, as Archway (URN 111520), it was rated Good in October 2013.
What is the catchment area for Archway Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Archway Academy is oversubscribed, Redcar and Cleveland allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Archway Academy?
Archway Academy has around 75 pupils on roll. 77% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Archway Academy?
Apply through Redcar and Cleveland's coordinated admissions process, naming Archway Academy on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Archway Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 4 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Redcar and Cleveland is 8 (the median across 66 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Archway Academy?
Archway Academy is at Learning Lane, The Avenue, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS6 0DD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)