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Outwood Academy City - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Outwood Academy City
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- Sheffield S13 8SS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Current pupils make strong and substantial progress across subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' personal development, behaviour, and welfare have improved significantly since the previous inspection.
Qualifications and Training: Staff use professional development and opportunities to share good practice to continually reflect on and improve their teaching.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders and teachers demonstrate high expectations for all pupils. They are determined that pupils achieve well in their subjects.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers plan learning that meets the varying needs of pupils. They use questioning skilfully, but this is not wholly consistent across each subject.
Communication: A high number of parents appreciate the information they receive from the school about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: The vast majority of parents would recommend the school to a friend.
Opportunities for Involvement: Continuing to work with parents, carers, and pupils to ensure they understand the importance of attending school regularly.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors actively support and challenge leaders at all levels, so that standards are sustained and continually improve.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Middle leaders contribute to continually improving the quality of teaching and behaviour in the subject areas they lead.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying incidents are rare and pupils believe teachers will deal with it quickly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff understand the important role they play in ensuring pupils' safety and welfare.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils are given a wide range of opportunities to develop their personal, social, and emotional skills through assemblies, visiting speakers, and enrichment activities.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders put high importance on ensuring that pupils are provided with impartial careers information, advice, and guidance.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Current pupils, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, are making good progress across a wide range of subjects and attending well.
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About Us
Outwood Academy City is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1186 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 37% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | - | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 37% | 98% | 33% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.47 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 37.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 52.71% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 31.69% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 14.26% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 20.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.71 | 3.28 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 89.26% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 211 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 69% | 82.26% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 35.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 31.61% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.58% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.9% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.42% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.58% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 37.95% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 50.45% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 26.5% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 14.5% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 18.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.78 | 3.13 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 89.03% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 195 | 178 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 84.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 36.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 31.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 8.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.2% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 13 | 28.68% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 3 | 44.22% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 26.73% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 5 | 12.07% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 7 | 16.78% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.66 | 2.87 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 85.78% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 153 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 78.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 39.78% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 30.59% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.78% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.19% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.85% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 3 | 28.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 1 | 41.32% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 5% | 23.34% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 10 | 10.61% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% 10 | 14.16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.81 | 2.68 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 93.04% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 203 | 166 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 85.13% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 37.43% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 29.48% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 7.26% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.35% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.48% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 32.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 45.45% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 27.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 14.79% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 16% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 90.17% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 159 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 78.48% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 40.52% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 29% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 7.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.22% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 15% | 6.3% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.22% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Outwood Academy City
Local authority ratio 19 : 1