The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.4
6.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
17.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.58
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 283 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 128 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
- 1,702
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 22.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dave Cavill (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Valley Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7EN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorbridge Academy
Primary · Very close
Redlands Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 706m away
St John's CofE Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Prospect Hill Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Prospect Hill Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sir Edmund Hillary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Gateford Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Augustine's Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Outwood Academy Valley a selective school?
No. Outwood Academy Valley is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Outwood Academy Valley's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Academy Valley was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Valley?
Outwood Academy Valley currently has 1,702 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Outwood Academy Valley take?
Outwood Academy Valley caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Outwood Academy Valley?
Outwood Academy Valley is in Worksop, S81 7EN, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Outwood Academy Valley have a sixth form?
Yes, Outwood Academy Valley has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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