Fulcrum Education, Middlesbrough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school combines strong academic teaching with therapeutic support to help young people with complex needs thrive. Staff are experienced, caring and well-trained in supporting pupils with autism and emotional challenges. The school offers excellent career preparation, including college visits and employability training, to prepare pupils for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Experienced leadership team with strong knowledge of SEND provision and clear vision for supporting pupils
- Well-planned curriculum combining academic learning with therapeutic approaches and career development
- Strong safeguarding systems with detailed policies and staff training
- Calm, purposeful learning environment with staff who know pupils' needs well
- Positive behaviour management focused on individual support and reinforcement
Areas for Improvement
- Fire safety - one fire route was not easily accessible during inspection (though rectified immediately)
- Website development still in progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with detailed policies, trained designated leads, regular staff training on local and national concerns, and comprehensive understanding of pupils' vulnerabilities.
Extracurricular Activities
gym facilities, beauty room, independent travel training, college visits, volunteering activities, careers advice and guidance
Fulcrum Education is a proposed independent special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health needs and/or autism, located in Middlesbrough. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered.
At a Glance
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Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Middlesbrough
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Admissions Demand - Middlesbrough
Places available
1,889
Applications
1,930
Got 1st preference
85.5%
Got preferred school
97.3%
Secondary admissions across Middlesbrough (2025/26)
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