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Outwood Academy Portland

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

personMrs Danielle Sheehan

corporate_fareOUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onWorksop, S80 2SF

language Visit Website phone 1909471010

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,662

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Attainment 8

47.9

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GCSE Rank

#20 in Nottinghamshire

#1,228 of 3,216 nationally

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Outwood Academy Portland is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Worksop, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Outwood Academy Portland 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 1,726 pupils on roll, of whom 29% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.9, placing the school #20 in Nottinghamshire and #1,228 of 3,216 nationally. 44.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 25.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 25 A-level subjects. 43.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 20.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.39 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

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

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 8 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.2 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

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

44.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)25.2%

Entering EBacc29.70%

EBacc APS4.32

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43.20%

EBacc APS4.15

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS4.02

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS4.4

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS4.23

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS4.02

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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

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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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

-0.39

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.6%

Achieving A*–A20.4%

Achieving A*–B43.1%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate82.7%

A-level subjects offered25

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.57

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate86.60%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate88.80%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

24 September 2024

Inspection Report

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06 March 2019

Inspection Report

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13 March 2014

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-09-24

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-03-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-03-13

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-03-06

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

6.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.0%(69 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

5pupils

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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 1,726 pupils. During this period, there were 109 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.3%, which is below 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)	1,726	109	6.3%	7.3%	5
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,726	106	6.1%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,700	158	9.3%	7.4%	7
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,717	201	11.7%	7.1%	4
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,726	199	11.5%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,647	182	11.1%	6.6%	4
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,662	191	11.5%	6.4%	6
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,669	131	7.8%	5.9%	4
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,607	452	28.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,621	576	35.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,639	514	31.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,560	257	16.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,577	62	3.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,587	612	38.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,512	2	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,512	727	48.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,517	550	36.3%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,420	342	24.1%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,417	314	22.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,419	283	19.9%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,288	424	32.9%	3.4%	4
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,303	380	29.2%	3.0%	7
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,322	655	49.5%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,249	405	32.4%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,243	450	36.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,249	346	27.7%	3.1%	0

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 73 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 57 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 32 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 23 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 13 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Hearing 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.

75.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83.0%Positive

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

12.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree32%

agree44%

disagree16%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree31%

agree46%

disagree16%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree23%

agree24%

disagree17%

strongly disagree12%

don't know1%

not applicable24%

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

yes28%

no72%

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

strongly agree38%

agree14%

disagree26%

strongly disagree18%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree47%

agree36%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree40%

disagree15%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree35%

agree40%

disagree17%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree44%

agree50%

disagree3%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree51%

agree44%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree32%

agree30%

disagree17%

strongly disagree11%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes68%

no32%

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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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