Red House School, Stockton-on-Tees
Red House School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 17 in Stockton-on-Tees. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2023.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Red House School in detail
Red House School in its own words
In its own words: "Red House is a unique independent school at the heart of Norton village. Red House was founded in 1929 by a group of parents who wished to give their children the best start in life by providing them with the best education possible."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a great honour to be Head of Red House School, a truly cooperative community in which every member is working towards the goal of being the best they can be, whilst supporting those around them."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gardening and art.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 23 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Stockton-on-Tees
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Red House School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Who goes there
In 2026, 83 pupils (24.1%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Billingham Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Ring Road Footbridge (b), 140 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
26 September 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
8 May 2019
Regulatory Compliance
26 April 2016
Standard
1 January 2011
About
Red House School is a co-educational private day school in Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, in the north-east of England.
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Fees for 2027/28
Day fees, per year
£9,594 to £18,021
depending on year group
| Reception * | £9,594 a year |
| Years 1-2 | £12,609 a year |
| Years 3-6 | £15,723 a year |
| Years 7-11 | £18,021 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Red House School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Red House School
From Red House School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Red House School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 7 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 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 Stockton-on-Tees is 9 (the median across 87 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
School Occupancy
64%
Available places
345 pupils
535 places
190 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Stockton-on-Tees
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stockton-on-Tees
Across Stockton-on-Tees council
Places available
2,586
Applications
2,216
Got 1st preference
94.8%
Got preferred school
99.5%
All secondary applications across Stockton-on-Tees council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
83
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
24.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
345
Total Pupils
185
Boys
160
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Red House School
What are GCSE results like at Red House School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Red House School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Red House School last inspected?
Red House School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2023.
How many pupils go to Red House School?
Red House School has around 345 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Red House School?
Red House School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Red House School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 7 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 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 Stockton-on-Tees is 9 (the median across 87 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Red House School?
Red House School is at 36 The Green, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1DX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)