Outwood Grange Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Address | Potovens Lane, WF1 2PF |
| School Website | www.grange.outwood.com/ |
| Telephone | 1924204350 |
| URN | 135961 |
School Census
| Total | 1995 |
| Girls/Boys | 986/1009 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.4%/50.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 243 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 5.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 01/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 01/05/2024 | Good |
| 08/02/2012 | Outstanding |
| 08/11/2006 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 01/05/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/02/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 08/11/2006 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 58.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 71.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 32.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.34 |
| Progress 8 | -0.13 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 71% |
| Entering EBacc | 24% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.33 |
| Progress 8 | 0.06 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 61% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 73% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.36 |
| Progress 8 | -0.05 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 599 |
| As first preference | 353 |
| As second preference | 143 |
| As third preference | 72 |
| Total Offers Made | 355 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 334 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 574 |
| As first preference | 323 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 79 |
| Total Offers Made | 352 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 317 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 583 |
| As first preference | 380 |
| As second preference | 128 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 356 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 340 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 625 |
| As first preference | 409 |
| As second preference | 129 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 356 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 348 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 587 |
| As first preference | 376 |
| As second preference | 126 |
| As third preference | 56 |
| Total Offers Made | 355 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 346 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 644 |
| As first preference | 457 |
| As second preference | 104 |
| As third preference | 59 |
| Total Offers Made | 357 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 352 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 680 |
| As first preference | 444 |
| As second preference | 134 |
| As third preference | 62 |
| Total Offers Made | 357 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 353 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 661 |
| As first preference | 429 |
| As second preference | 123 |
| As third preference | 79 |
| Total Offers Made | 356 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 354 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 606 |
| As first preference | 393 |
| As second preference | 124 |
| As third preference | 84 |
| Total Offers Made | 355 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 351 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 584 |
| As first preference | 395 |
| As second preference | 103 |
| As third preference | 82 |
| Total Offers Made | 359 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 355 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 582 |
| As first preference | 370 |
| As second preference | 134 |
| As third preference | 72 |
| Total Offers Made | 350 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 346 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 56% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 60% |
| no | 40% |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 40% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 47% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 13% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 40% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 53% |
| no | 47% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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