Open Other Secondary Mixed

Outwood Academy Acklam

Hall Drive, Middlesbrough, TS5 7JY
Part of: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Outwood Academy Acklam
Middlesbrough, TS5 7JY
1,185 Pupils
1,350 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
52.30% FSM %
597 Boys
588 Girls
About Outwood Academy Acklam

Located in Middlesbrough (TS5 7JY), Outwood Academy Acklam is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Middlesbrough.

It has 1,185 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,350. Current headteacher: Graham Skidmore.

Data for Outwood Academy Acklam comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Middlesbrough
Region North East
Administrative District Middlesbrough
Parliamentary Constituency Middlesbrough and Thornaby East
Ward Acklam
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2013
UKPRN 10042412
URN 139823
Data Last Updated 29-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Stacy Coleman-White Chair of Local Governing Body 17/05/2023 15/05/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Councillor Mike Carr Local Governor 31/08/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Laura Coulton Local Governor 16/09/2025 15/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stuart Millman Local Governor 02/12/2024 16/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr John Pratt Local Governor 16/09/2025 16/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Adam Rodgers-Hunt Local Governor 29/03/2022 14/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Principal Graham Skidmore Local Governor 01/01/2022 14/10/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Councillor Jackie Young Local Governor 28/01/2025 19/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Carolyn Yule Local Governor 25/06/2024 24/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
Outwood Academy Acklam is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough.
Outwood Academy Acklam has 1,185 pupils, with a capacity of 1,350.
Outwood Academy Acklam caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Outwood Academy Acklam is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Outwood Academy Acklam is Mr Graham Skidmore.
Outwood Academy Acklam is at Hall Drive, Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 7JY, in the Middlesbrough local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Outwood Academy Acklam: Does not have a sixth form.
Outwood Academy Acklam is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Graham Skidmore
Hall Drive, Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 7JY
01642818200
www.acklam.outwood.com/
Location
TS5 7JY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139823
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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