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Outwood Academy Redcar is located in the coastal town of Redcar, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. The predecessor Redcar Academy, had been supported by the nationally renowed Outwood Grange Academies Trust from November 2015, and formally became Outwood Academy Redcar in October 2017.

In the summer of 2016 students achieved greatly improved GCSE outcomes, with 52% achieving A*-C in both English and mathematics, almost doubling the predecessor school’s results in one year. In the summer of 2017, GCSE outcomes climbed again, with 60% achieving the new 9-4 (A*-C) grades in both English and mathematics, and 45% achieving the new 9-5 (A*-B) grades in both English and mathematics. The Progress 8 score in 2017 of +0.23 placed the school top in Redcar top for progress that all students make from primary school, second in Redcar & Cleveland LA and 8th in the whole of the Tees Valley Five Authorities! In 2018 students achieved record results again, with 67% achieving 9-4 in both English and maths, and 49% achieving 9-5 in both. 77% of students achieved at least a grade 4 in English, and 74% in maths!

Why not come and visit, and see our fantastic students and staff at work? You are welcome any time.
Associate Principal & LAC Lead: Melissa Brant-Smith
Executive Principal: Andrew Wappat
Vice Principal & SENCO: Graham Skidmore
Careers Leader: James Thynne j.thynne@redcar.outwood.com 01642 289211

Letters to Parents

Letter to parents re Exam masterclass & breakfast sessions

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Letter to parents re whole school parents evening 8th May 2019

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Y8 Graduation into Y9 Outward Bounds Letter 23.04.19

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OARe 'Catch Up' Y11 Revision Timetable 2019 - PDF

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OARe Easter Y11 Study Log v1 April 2019

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OARe 'Catch Up' Y11 Revision Timetable 2019 - Excel

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Archive

Latest News

GCSE Exams Summer 2019 timetable

GCSE Exams start on Monday 13th May. For the full timetable view this news post or go to the Exams page

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Year 11 Easter Revision Sessions

Year 11 - get the most out of your Easter break in the lead up to the exams by attending our Easter revision sessions. Refreshments provided as well as lunch if there is an afternoon session. Check times and time table carefully

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Year 10 Easter Revision Sessions

Y10 - Easter Revision sessions for Child Development, BTEC Sport and Performing Arts - check your dates and times carefully and make the most of the sessions, those exams are approaching fast!!! Refreshments will be provided

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Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Practice Walk - Saturday 23 March

Students aiming for their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award had their first practice walk on Saturday, to build their stamina ahead of their overnight practice Expedition and then the 'real thing' with fully laden rucksacks, food, tents and more! Suppor

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Y11 March Mock Exam Timetable

Year 11 March Mock Exam timetable (updated 7 March 2019)

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Year 11 - 8.00am English Revision Breakfast Session - Wednesday 16 January

All Year 11 students have an 8am Revision Breakfast Session this morning, starting at 8am ahead of their English Language (Component 1) Mock GCSE Examination. These sessions will also occur for the actual GCSE examinations in the Summer and have prov

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Year 8 Guided Pathway Information Evening 6pm - Tuesday 15 January

We are delighted to invite ALL Year 8 parents and students to our annual Guided Pathway Information Evening taking place tonight, Tuesday 15 January starting promptly at 6pm, and expected to run until 7pm. The event is being led by Mr Thynne, Assista

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The Academy will re-open as normal - Wednesday 16 January

It is confirmed that Outwood Academy Redcar will re-open as normal on Wednesday 16 January, following extensive electrical repairs over the last two days, following a serious fault identified over the weekend. Students should arrive at the normal...

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Final Pop-Up Foodbank - Friday 11 January

On Friday we held our final Pop-Up Foodbank here at Outwood Academy Redcar. Thank you to our amazing school and local communities in Redcar and Marske for such generous donations to allow us to run a non-means tested foodbank in our Farwath Centre...

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Praising Stars 3 - MOCK Gym Examinations for Year 11 wc Monday 14 January

Students in Year 11 are carrying out their GCSE Mocks (Praising Stars 3) assessments in examination conditions in the Gym over the next two weeks beginning Monday 14 January. This will also help ensure they are familiar with GCSE examination...

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