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Outwood Academy Valley

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

personMr Dave Cavill

corporate_fareOUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onWorksop, S81 7EN

language Visit Website phone 1909475121

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,741

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Attainment 8

50.4

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Nottinghamshire

#886 of 3,216 nationally

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Outwood Academy Valley is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Worksop, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Outwood Academy Valley is an academy sponsor led in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, 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 1,702 pupils on roll, of whom 23% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.4, placing the school #15 in Nottinghamshire and #886 of 3,216 nationally. 58.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 25 A-level subjects. 39.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 17.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.59 — 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 Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 9 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 32.1 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

50.4

Grade 5+ E&M

58.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.9%

Entering EBacc51.20%

EBacc APS4.59

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57.80%

EBacc APS4.49

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS4.40

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS4.76

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.52

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS4.53

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS4.38

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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

95%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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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

-0.59

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Students

101

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.4%

Achieving A*–A17.9%

Achieving A*–B39.9%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate86.1%

A-level subjects offered25

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.66

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

131

Retention rate88.50%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

118

Retention rate83.10%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

105

Retention rate96.2%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 April 2024

Inspection Report

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15 November 2022

Inspection Report

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23 May 2017

Inspection Report

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18 November 2015

Inspection Report

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11 March 2014

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-04-23

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-05-23

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2015-11-18

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-03-11

None Legacy

Good

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

31.8%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.1%(121 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

7pupils

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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 1,702 pupils. During this period, there were 541 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 31.8%, 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)	1,702	541	31.8%	7.3%	7
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,705	551	32.3%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,717	561	32.7%	7.4%	8
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,722	414	24.0%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,723	348	20.2%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,733	290	16.7%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,741	333	19.1%	6.4%	4
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,745	217	12.4%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,722	322	18.7%	4.7%	4
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,737	291	16.8%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,748	244	14.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,712	285	16.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,718	79	4.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,725	279	16.2%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,677	5	0.3%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,677	233	13.9%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,686	197	11.7%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,631	193	11.8%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,633	266	16.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,638	339	20.7%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,568	390	24.9%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,560	263	16.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,560	366	23.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,542	373	24.2%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,550	268	17.3%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,553	423	27.2%	3.1%	2

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.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 45 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 38 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 35 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 31 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 8 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 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.

68.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

75.0%Positive

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

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree26%

agree38%

disagree18%

strongly disagree13%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree14%

agree31%

disagree33%

strongly disagree18%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree23%

agree18%

disagree18%

strongly disagree19%

don't know1%

not applicable22%

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

yes21%

no79%

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

strongly agree21%

agree32%

disagree21%

strongly disagree26%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree41%

agree35%

disagree12%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree30%

agree40%

disagree16%

strongly disagree8%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree26%

agree45%

disagree18%

strongly disagree10%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree31%

agree52%

disagree11%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree43%

agree46%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree24%

agree31%

disagree25%

strongly disagree13%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes59%

no41%

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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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