Outwood Academy Valley

Academy sponsor led · Secondary school · Worksop, Nottinghamshire
S81 7EN
Composite score
63.0

School overview

Outwood Academy Valley is a secondary school serving Worksop, Nottinghamshire, classified by the DfE as an academy sponsor led. It has 1,702 pupils aged 11 to 18 on roll. At its most recent graded inspection, Ofsted rated Outwood Academy Valley 'Good'. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 50.4 — above the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 2.3 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 28% of secondary schools nationally.

59% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, well above the national average of about 45%. 80% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#872
National rank
#68
In East Midlands
#15
In Nottinghamshire
Top 28%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
50.4
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
59%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
80%
% EBacc grade 5+
23%
EBacc average points score
4.59

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Good

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,702 % FSM ever-6 22.6% % EAL 13.1% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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