Ofsted school ratings in Redcar and Cleveland
In Redcar and Cleveland (North East), 27 of 31 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 87.1%. That is 0.1 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 87.1%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 3
- Good
- 24
- Requires improvement
- 3
- Inadequate
- 1
- Graded schools
- 31
- rank 90/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Redcar and Cleveland (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Redcar and Cleveland | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 3 | 9.7% |
| Good | 24 | 77.4% |
| Requires improvement | 3 | 9.7% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 3.2% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Redcar and Cleveland
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 1 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 90.0% |
| Secondary | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 77.8% |
| Special | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
More about Redcar and Cleveland
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Gloucestershire87.7%
- Nottinghamshire87.3%
- Cambridgeshire87.3%
- North Yorkshire87.0%
- Cheshire East87.0%
- Walsall86.4%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Redcar and Cleveland are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 27 of 31 graded state-funded schools in Redcar and Cleveland hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 87.1%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Redcar and Cleveland have?
- Redcar and Cleveland has 3 schools rated Outstanding and 24 rated Good, out of 31 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Redcar and Cleveland?
- 1 state-funded school is rated Inadequate in Redcar and Cleveland, and 3 rated Requires improvement, out of 31 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Redcar and Cleveland?
- By phase in Redcar and Cleveland: 90.0% of 20 primary schools; 77.8% of 9 secondary schools; 100.0% of 2 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Redcar and Cleveland compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Redcar and Cleveland ranks 90 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 87.1% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.