The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
42%
0.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 143 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 734
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 31.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Tracy Motson (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
2 Foxhills Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 8LJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Outwood Academy Foxhills a selective school?
No. Outwood Academy Foxhills is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Outwood Academy Foxhills's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Academy Foxhills was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Foxhills?
Outwood Academy Foxhills currently has 734 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Outwood Academy Foxhills take?
Outwood Academy Foxhills caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Outwood Academy Foxhills?
Outwood Academy Foxhills is in Scunthorpe, DN15 8LJ, in the North Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Outwood Academy Foxhills have a sixth form?
No, Outwood Academy Foxhills does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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