Mo Mowlam Academy is a special academy in Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 101 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 101 (places for 66)
- Headteacher
- Miss Rachel Glover
- Part of
- Horizons Specialist Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 April 2019
- Free school meals
- 82.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Redcar and Cleveland
- School reference (URN)
- 146953
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Redcar and Cleveland council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Report card, January 2026: Expected standard in 4 of 6 areas
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
Corporation Road, Redcar, TS10 1PA
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Dormanstown Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
- Kirkleatham Hall School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.7 miles
- Invested Education Independent · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 2.6 miles
All SEND schools in Redcar and Cleveland
By need in Redcar and Cleveland: Autism (5) · Speech and language (5) · Moderate learning (5) · Severe learning (2) · Physical (2)
Questions about Mo Mowlam Academy
How do I get a place at Mo Mowlam Academy?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Mo Mowlam Academy. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does Mo Mowlam Academy take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Mo Mowlam Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2026 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Mo Mowlam Academy?
Corporation Road, Redcar, TS10 1PA, in Redcar and Cleveland.
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