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Outwood Academy City

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

person Mrs Emily Brown (Principal)

corporate_fareOUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onSheffield, S13 8SS

language Visit Website phone 01142358120

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,133

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Attainment 8

42.1

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GCSE Rank

#19 in Sheffield

#2,560 of 4,024 nationally

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Outwood Academy City is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Sheffield, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Outwood Academy City is an academy sponsor led in Sheffield, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,138 pupils on roll, of whom 44% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1, placing the school #19 in Sheffield and #2,560 of 4,024 nationally. 43.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

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 Requires improvement, 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 18.8:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 13 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 28.4 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)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

42.1

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

43.20%

Grade 4+ E&M

59.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.4%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)54.50%

Triple Science Entry12.70%

EBacc Slot Score12.3 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

40.4

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

39.50%

Grade 4+ E&M

57.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)18.2%

Entering EBacc28.80%

EBacc APS3.62

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.8

Grade 5+ E&M

37.10%

Entering EBacc20.50%

EBacc APS3.38

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.71

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.78

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.66

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS3.81

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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.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

82.5%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships4.8%

Employment1.7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13.5%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)69%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank
2026	#2,898 / 4,024	#23	#2,560	#1
2025	#2,927 / 3,948	#23	#2,785	#1
2024	#2,857 / 4,450	#25	#2,959	#2,662
2023	#2,778 / 4,321	#25	#2,560	#2,563
2022	#2,724 / 4,199	#23	#2,394	#2,457
2019	#1,820 / 2,711	#15	#1,709	#1,769
2018	#1,161 / 2,537	#9	#1,255	#964

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

26 November 2024

Inspection Report

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06 February 2019

Inspection Report

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27 September 2016

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-11-26

S5 Inspection EIF

Report Card

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Why no single overall grade?

From autumn 2024 / 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word headline grades (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate) with individual area judgements on a Report Card.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

verified_user Safeguarding: Met

2019-02-06

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

verified_user Safeguarding: Met

2016-09-27

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

verified_user Safeguarding: Met

2012-09-26

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Leadership

Inadequate

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

18.3%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.8%(92 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

6pupils

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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 1,177 pupils. During this period, there were 215 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 18.3%, 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)	1,177	215	18.3%	7.3%	6
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,177	454	38.6%	7.8%	7
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,195	666	55.7%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,186	647	54.6%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,177	798	67.8%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,136	417	36.7%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,133	404	35.7%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,126	117	10.4%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,134	188	16.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,123	175	15.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,128	176	15.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,132	196	17.3%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,132	57	5.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,136	204	18.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,109	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,109	182	16.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,104	210	19.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,050	177	16.9%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,048	258	24.6%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,045	287	27.5%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	991	227	22.9%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	986	228	23.1%	3.0%	3
2017/18 (Autumn term)	993	695	70.0%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	937	638	68.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	943	665	70.5%	3.3%	6
2016/17 (Autumn term)	944	671	71.1%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 94 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 48 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 38 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 30 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 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.

74%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

74%Positive

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

16%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree28%

agree44%

disagree13%

strongly disagree11%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree18%

agree38%

disagree23%

strongly disagree18%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree23%

agree16%

disagree16%

strongly disagree23%

don't know2%

not applicable20%

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

yes33%

no67%

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

strongly agree9%

agree39%

disagree26%

strongly disagree22%

Don't know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree38%

agree38%

disagree13%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree36%

disagree13%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree31%

agree42%

disagree10%

strongly disagree15%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree38%

agree45%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree42%

agree44%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree26%

agree31%

disagree17%

strongly disagree14%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes67%

no33%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ranking History & Trajectory

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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