[1] The school is operated by Outwood Grange Academies Trust, and the current principal is Graham Skidmore.

[2] During this time it was sponsored by the Endeavour Education Trust made up of Macmillan Academy, Middlesbrough College and Teesside University.

[7] In 2017, Outwood Academy Acklam was the highest performing school in the North East of England for the progress students made.

[citation needed] In September 2013 the school restructured the tutor groups, altering the way provision of pastoral care was organised.

Vertical structuring has been implemented in other secondary schools, the main advantages being seen as the mixing of ages leading to an increased sense of community, allowing for pupils to share experiences, foster understanding and reduce bullying.

[8] The system also complements the school curriculum, where in many cases, students in Years 9 and 10 and 11 are in the same subject mixed-age option groups.