The short version
Average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.7
0.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.74
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 181 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,117
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 38.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Vicky Gray
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Windmill Balk Lane, Woodlands, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 7SF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAdwick Primary School
Primary · Very close
North Ridge Community School
Academy · 333m away
Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands
Primary · 586m away
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 688m away
Fernbank School (Severe Learning Difficulties)
Special school · 749m away
Carcroft Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Toll Bar Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Don Valley Academy
Secondary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Outwood Academy Adwick a selective school?
No. Outwood Academy Adwick is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Outwood Academy Adwick's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Academy Adwick was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Adwick?
Outwood Academy Adwick currently has 1,117 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Outwood Academy Adwick take?
Outwood Academy Adwick caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Outwood Academy Adwick?
Outwood Academy Adwick is in Doncaster, DN6 7SF, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Outwood Academy Adwick have a sixth form?
Yes, Outwood Academy Adwick has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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