A huge welcome to the Parents / Carers and children who will be joining Outwood Academy Acklam in September 2026. This page is designed to keep you informed with our Transition information / letters but also to ensure that any questions or queries you have are answered and you know how to contact us: -
Call our Reception on 01642 818200 or
email: enquiries@acklam.outwood.com

For any admissions queries please contact the Local Authority Admissions team on 01642 201890 or visit the Local Authority webpage, https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions

Your child's safety and education are at the forefront of everything we do at Outwood Academy Acklam and we can't wait to meet each and every one of them!!

Upcoming Events

Year 6 Parent Information Evening - Monday 6 July 2026 4.30 - 6.30 pm

Transition Days - Monday 6th, Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th July 2026, Arrival 8:00am, End 2:30pm

Location: Outwood Academy Acklam, Hall Drive, Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 7JY

Mr G Skidmore - Lead Principal
Mr C Palmer - Head of School
Mrs N Robinson - Associate Vice Principal

Mrs S Haigh - SENCO
Mrs S Hill - Learning Manager 

There are a number of ways that parents and students can keep up to date with what is happening within the academy, what events are coming up and what letters and other information have been sent home. You can follow us on Facebook via our page: Outwood Academy Acklam. Please like or follow us to ensure our regular posts come to the top of your social media feed. 

We will provide a free uniform bundle to each Year 7 student when they start school. As students grow out of their uniform, parents / carers will be expected to buy official replacements from our supplier https://www.trutex.com/.

The new Year 7 free bundle of Outwood uniform will consist of: -

 

1 Blazer

2 White Shirts

1 pair black Trousers or Skirt

1 Tie

1 PE Games Jersey

1 PE Polo Top

1 PE Shorts

1 PE Socks

 

Information about ordering uniform will be sent to parents and carers in due course.

This form is vital to ensure that your child has the best possible start with us and enables them to access all school services, including school dinners. You must complete this form no later than Friday 5 July 2025.
https://forms.gle/4XM1pNENMZ28qKZy5

You will need your unique code to access this form, this will have been provided to you within letters sent home.

Unfortunately the academy no longer runs a bus service for students, therefore Bus A & F routes will no longer be available. However students who currently use or require these bus routes are covered by Stagecoach buses.

Timetables are available on the Stagecoach website - www.stagecoachbus.com. The enrichment buses will also, no longer be available for students to access after enrichment. If you think you may be entitled or need help with access to travelling expenses email eia@middlesbrough.gov.uk or visit https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/schools-and-education/find-education-service/home-school-transport