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Outwood Academy Freeston - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Outwood Academy Freeston
- Secondary
- Normanton WF6 1HZ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Curriculum is ambitious, especially for SEND students.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Low-level disruption happens too often; discriminatory language is widespread.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have secure subject knowledge and receive high-quality professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers make appropriate choices about curriculum delivery.
Strengths and Challenges: Pupils' behavior has improved, but low-level disruptions continue.
Opportunities for Involvement: Strengthened links with the local community through Normanton Freeston Foundation.
Communication: Some parents feel leaders lack confidence in dealing with bullying.
Parent Satisfaction: Mixed feelings about leaders' ability to handle repeated bullying incidents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders need to develop a culture where all pupils feel confident to report concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective action on attendance; need for better bullying identification and proactive personal development planning.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff act on reported behavior incidents; significant issue with unreported harmful language.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Well-trained staff and effective safeguarding measures, but weaknesses in tackling bullying.
Career Counselling Services: All pupils receive independent career advice and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Leaders do not sufficiently track career guidance provision for individual students.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND students are well supported with clear guidance for teachers.
Subjects Offered: Subjects like English, history, science, and art have detailed curriculum plans.
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About Us
Outwood Academy Freeston is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1012 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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 |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | 15.1 | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 40% | 48% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -0.11 | 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 | 39.7 | 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 | 40% | 28.48% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 41.19% | 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 | 35% | 23.55% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 10.06% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 14.52% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.60 | 2.84 | 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% | 90.71% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 141 | 176 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 82.1% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 36.1% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 9.57% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 27.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 5.05% | 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 | 0.08 | 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 | 49.8 | 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 | 55% | 34.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 46.7% | 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 | 31% | 21.6% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 12.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 16.4% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.41 | 3.18 | 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 | 93% | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 38.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 11.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 37% | 26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.95% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.19% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
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 | -0.2 | 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 | 41.3 | 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 | 40% | 31.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 46.97% | 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 | 23% | 22.14% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 10.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 15% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.62 | 3.07 | 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 | - | 90.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 58.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.17% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.06% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.39% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 25.62% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.83% | 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 | - | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.97% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.24% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.6 | 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 | - | 88.11% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.39% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.28% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 24.83% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.78% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.44% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Outwood Academy Freeston
Local authority ratio 21 : 1