The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.4
3.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
2.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
Source: 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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 214 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,177
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 42.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Emily Rosaman (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stradbroke Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 8SS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodhouse West Primary School
Primary · 522m away
Stradbroke Primary School
Primary · 781m away
Birley Spa Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Birley Spa Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Ballifield Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Athelstan Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Joseph's Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Intake Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Outwood Academy City a selective school?
No. Outwood Academy City is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Outwood Academy City's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Academy City was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy City?
Outwood Academy City currently has 1,177 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Outwood Academy City take?
Outwood Academy City caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Outwood Academy City?
Outwood Academy City is in Sheffield, S13 8SS, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Outwood Academy City have a sixth form?
No, Outwood Academy City does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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