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Schools in Marske-by-the-Sea

A town in Redcar and Cleveland

  • Town
  • 8 schools and nurseries
  • 1,560 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Marske-by-the-Sea at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Marske-by-the-Sea's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries83 primary · 1 secondary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1171%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths63%Attainment 8 50.4, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary14%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school11%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Marske-by-the-Sea

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Marske-by-the-Sea primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Marske-by-the-Sea

3 mainstream schools in Marske-by-the-Sea, best first

Westgarth Primary School

Redcar, TS11 6AE · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results well above the England average.

35 first choices, 35 offers made

Met the standard at 1177%

England 62%

Days missed
3.9%
Pupils
329
Pupils per teacher
19.0
View school Westgarth Primary School

Errington Primary School

Redcar, TS11 7BL · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

25 first choices, 25 offers made

Met the standard at 1164%

England 62%

Days missed
4.5%
Pupils
219
Pupils per teacher
23.5
View school Errington Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in Marske-by-the-Sea

1 mainstream schools in Marske-by-the-Sea, best first

Outwood Academy Bydales

Redcar, TS11 6AR · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results above the England average.

136 first choices, 140 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1650.4

England 46.2

Days missed
6.4%
Pupils
832
Pupils per teacher
18.7
View school Outwood Academy Bydales
See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in Marske-by-the-Sea

3 in Marske-by-the-Sea, highest Ofsted grade first

Special Schools in Marske-by-the-Sea

1 in Marske-by-the-Sea. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Invested Education

Cleveland, TS11 6AB · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
18
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Invested Education

Private Schools in Marske-by-the-Sea

1 in Marske-by-the-Sea. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Invested Education

Cleveland, TS11 6AB · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
18
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Invested Education
The map

Every school in Marske-by-the-Sea, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Outwood Academy Bydales, Good in every areaSt Bede's Catholic Primary School, GoodWestgarth Primary School, Good in every areaErrington Primary School, GoodInvested Education, GoodCheeky Monkees Day Nursery, GoodCheeky Monkees Pre-schoolMini Moons Childcare
  • Good4
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

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More ways to narrow it down

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Marske-by-the-Sea vs England

How good are Marske-by-the-Sea's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Marske-by-the-Sea

Marske-by-the-SeaEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    71%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    63%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    11%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    14%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Marske-by-the-Sea in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
71% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap50%70%90%2018201920222023202420252026
63% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
11% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Marske-by-the-Sea has 8 schools and nurseries.

There are 3% fewer pupils than in 2018.

14% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Marske-by-the-Sea's state schools each January.

Down 3% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Marske-by-the-Sea14%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Marske-by-the-Sea

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How many schools are in Marske-by-the-Sea?

Marske-by-the-Sea has 8 schools, including 3 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 3 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Marske-by-the-Sea?

The highest-ranked schools in Marske-by-the-Sea on Eduscope are Westgarth Primary School, St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Outwood Academy Bydales. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Marske-by-the-Sea are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Marske-by-the-Sea hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Marske-by-the-Sea perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Marske-by-the-Sea, 71% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Marske-by-the-Sea?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Marske-by-the-Sea is 19.5:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Marske-by-the-Sea schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Marske-by-the-Sea is 11.4%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Marske-by-the-Sea?

There are 1,560 pupils enrolled across schools in Marske-by-the-Sea, with 728 in primary and 832 in secondary. 20.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Marske-by-the-Sea?

There is 1 independent school in Marske-by-the-Sea, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in Marske-by-the-Sea?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 8 schools in Marske-by-the-Sea by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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