Middlesbrough has 5 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 1 was outstanding or exceptional and 100% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 23 Jun 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 1 outstanding or exceptional
- 4 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Woods School | Outstanding | 26 Apr 2018 | TS3 |
| Discovery Special Academy | Good | 19 Jan 2023 | TS5 |
| Hollis Academy | Expected | 9 Jun 2026 | TS4 |
| Holmwood School | Good | 16 Feb 2017 | TS4 |
| Hopefields Education CiC | Strong | 23 Jun 2026 | TS2 |