The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.9
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.39
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
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 283 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 115 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
- 1,726
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Danielle Sheehan (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Netherton Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2SF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSparken Hill Academy
Primary · Very close
Whitegates College
Miscellaneous · 671m away
The Tailor Made Programmes Team
Miscellaneous · 703m away
Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 711m away
Worksop College
Independent · 1.2km away
Sir Edmund Hillary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Redlands Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.1km away
St Augustine's Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Outwood Academy Portland a selective school?
No. Outwood Academy Portland is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Outwood Academy Portland's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Academy Portland was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Portland?
Outwood Academy Portland currently has 1,726 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Outwood Academy Portland take?
Outwood Academy Portland caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Outwood Academy Portland?
Outwood Academy Portland is in Worksop, S80 2SF, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Outwood Academy Portland have a sixth form?
Yes, Outwood Academy Portland has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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