Outwood Alternative Provision Eston
Outwood Alternative Provision Eston is an independent school in Middlesbrough for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 104 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Outwood Alternative Provision Eston is Good, from an inspection in November 2025.
Ofsted inspection: November 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Burns Road Eston Middlesbrough TS6 9AW |
| Phone | 01642056440 |
| Reference Number | 148341 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 104 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.77%
Girls: 44.23% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Outwood Alternative Provision Eston is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas. The school provides a supportive environment where pupils, many of whom have faced educational disruption, are able to re-engage with their learning. The staff establish positive relationships and foster trust, enabling students to regain confidence and improve their self-esteem. The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to meet the needs of pupils, resulting in satisfactory progress and the attainment of recognized qualifications.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Sep 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2021 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a range of enriching extracurricular opportunities.
- Strong focus on building positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Ambitious and well-adapted curriculum to meet pupils' needs.
- Effective careers education program preparing pupils for future pathways.
- High-quality personal development and growth curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Underdeveloped approach to improving pupils' reading fluency.
- Inconsistent identification of barriers affecting pupils' attendance.
In 2025–26, 62.5% of pupils at Outwood Alternative Provision Eston were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 12.5% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Outwood Alternative Provision Eston's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Outwood Alternative Provision Eston is Good, from an inspection in November 2025.
When was Outwood Alternative Provision Eston last inspected by Ofsted?
Outwood Alternative Provision Eston was last inspected in November 2025.
How many pupils does Outwood Alternative Provision Eston have?
Outwood Alternative Provision Eston has 104 pupils on roll.
What age range does Outwood Alternative Provision Eston cover?
Outwood Alternative Provision Eston for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Outwood Alternative Provision Eston?
Outwood Alternative Provision Eston is at Burns Road, Eston, Middlesbrough, TS6 9AW.
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