The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 48.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.9
5.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
9.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.27
Band 4Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 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
- 1,011
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 36.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Rob Southern
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Highfield Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewbold Community School
Secondary · Very close
Highfield Hall Primary School
Primary · 352m away
Newbold CofE Primary School
Primary · 544m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 667m away
Cavendish Junior School
Primary · 962m away
Dunston Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 984m away
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 984m away
Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Outwood Academy Newbold a selective school?
No. Outwood Academy Newbold is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Outwood Academy Newbold's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Academy Newbold was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Newbold?
Outwood Academy Newbold currently has 1,011 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Outwood Academy Newbold take?
Outwood Academy Newbold caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Outwood Academy Newbold?
Outwood Academy Newbold is in Chesterfield, S41 8BA, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Outwood Academy Newbold have a sixth form?
Yes, Outwood Academy Newbold has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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