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Outwood Grange Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Andrew Downing

corporate_fareOUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onWakefield, WF1 2PF

language Visit Website phone 1924204350

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,995

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Attainment 8

47.2

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GCSE Rank

#7 in Wakefield

#1,338 of 3,216 nationally

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Outwood Grange Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Wakefield, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Outwood Grange Academy is an academy sponsor led in Wakefield, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,932 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.2, placing the school #7 in Wakefield and #1,338 of 3,216 nationally. 52.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 24 A-level subjects. 38.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 17.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.44 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 18.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

47.2

Grade 5+ E&M

52.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.2%

Entering EBacc25.40%

EBacc APS4.1

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32.50%

EBacc APS4.34

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS4.34

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS4.36

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS4.15

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4%

EBacc APS3.95

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.44

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.2%

Achieving A*–A17.2%

Achieving A*–B38.5%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate96.8%

A-level subjects offered24

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.38

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate88.40%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate95.10%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate94.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

01 May 2024

Inspection Report

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08 February 2012

Inspection Report

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13 January 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-05-01

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2012-02-08

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2006-11-08

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

17.9%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.7%(91 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,932 pupils. During this period, there were 346 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 17.9%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,932	346	17.9%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,927	365	18.9%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,961	393	20.0%	7.4%	4
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,974	436	22.1%	7.1%	5
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,966	639	32.5%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	2,001	470	23.5%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,995	354	17.7%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,996	122	6.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	2,009	282	14.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	2,022	307	15.2%	4.9%	4
2021/22 (Autumn term)	2,010	287	14.3%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	2,013	213	10.6%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	2,022	25	1.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	2,029	166	8.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	2,001	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	2,001	242	12.1%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	2,003	314	15.7%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	2,042	161	7.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	2,052	200	9.7%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	2,053	171	8.3%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	2,058	219	10.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	2,074	189	9.1%	3.0%	5
2017/18 (Autumn term)	2,082	249	12.0%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	2,114	212	10.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	2,128	211	9.9%	3.3%	6
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,947	180	9.2%	3.1%	3

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 39 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 35 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 28 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 12 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 9 pupils

Visual Impairment 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

71.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

71.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree17%

agree41%

disagree25%

strongly disagree14%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree16%

agree29%

disagree32%

strongly disagree21%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree23%

agree27%

disagree17%

strongly disagree17%

not applicable16%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes20%

no80%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree40%

agree17%

disagree24%

strongly disagree15%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree35%

agree41%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree29%

agree45%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree23%

agree38%

disagree23%

strongly disagree15%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree60%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree53%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree19%

agree33%

disagree22%

strongly disagree15%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes60%

no40%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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