North Shore Academy
Talbot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 2AYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
North Shore Academy is a secondary school in Stockton-on-Tees for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 86 schools in Stockton-on-Tees. It ranks 6th of 11 secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in January 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 6 January 2026, report published 16 February 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Strong standard
- Achievement
- Strong standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 January 2026
Pupils attend a school where they feel safe, valued and capable of success. There is a welcoming warmth throughout the school. Pupils enjoy being part of a community that celebrates their achievements and helps them aim for a brighter future. They eagerly share 'proud postcards', applaud each other's successes and look forward to showcasing their best work on 'Proud Friday'. When life brings challenges, pupils know staff understand and will work hard to remove barriers so they can continue to blossom. Classrooms are calm and respectful. Pupils rise to high expectations and take pride in producing ambitious work. They speak confidently about what they know and can do. Reading is a strength. It opens doors to success across the curriculum. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who are disadvantaged achieve well and enjoy the same ambitious expectations as their peers. Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly. Pupils trust the staff and feel they belong here. Life at this school is full of opportunities. Pupils earn 'iAspire badges', discover new talents and take part in activities from sports to creative arts. They enjoy cultural experiences, such as visiting the theatre and local museums. Careers education inspires pupils to set ambitious goals, meet employers and explore future pathways. Pupils know positive behaviour matters. They also enjoy coming to school. Most meet the school's attendance expectations, but the school continues to work on improving attendance so that every pupil benefits fully from their rich offer. Pupils leave this school confident, resilient and proud. Not just of their achievements, but of the community they belong to. They see role models every day and learn to become role models themselves. For many, this school is a guiding influence that helps to shape their future.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should build on current strategies so that their actions lead to rapid and notable improvements in attendance for all pupils and groups.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
122 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
850 pupils on roll, with places for 1,050
Schools near North Shore Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red House School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 69.8 |
| The Grangefield Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 45.3 |
| Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 43.3 |
| Macmillan Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.8 |
| Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Rob Byrne
- Phone
- 01642612381
- Address
- Talbot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 2AY
- Local authority
- Stockton-on-Tees
- URN
- 136146
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.