The King's Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 37.9 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 37.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 43%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.40
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.58, -0.22]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 213 | 37.9 | — | 43.2% | 35.7% | 3.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 238 | 41.5 | -0.40 | 53.8% | 39.9% | 3.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 227 | 45.3 | -0.28 | 59.0% | 33.0% | 4.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 207 | 46.6 | -0.21 | 66.0% | 31.0% | 4.1 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Middlesbrough for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 134223 |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Simon Reader |
| Trust | EMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | TS8 0GA |
| Latest pupils | 213 |
| FSM eligible | 38.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Stainton Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0GA
http://www.thekingsacademy.org.uk/View local authority page1642577577| DfE number | 6906 |
| UKPRN | 10016990 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2003 |
| GIAS updated | 23 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |