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Outwood Academy Portland
- 1.8 (6 reviews)
- Secondary
- Bassetlaw S80 2SF
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students鈥� attainment in Key Stage 4 has dramatically improved
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students鈥� attitudes to learning are exemplary
Academic Progress: Pupils engage well with learning and work purposefully in lessons
Behaviour and Attitudes: High behavioural expectations set, pupils' conduct is polite and purposeful
Qualifications and Training: Teachers know their students very well and have very high expectations
Current Educational Practices: Leaders use well-developed systems to check and evaluate performance
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is of consistently high quality, but some marking is not wholly effective
Qualifications and Training: Taught by knowledgeable and skilled staff, training opportunities appreciated
Current Educational Practices: School welcomes steps to manage workload and positive culture changes
Strengths and Challenges: Positive staff morale, proud of school improvements
Opportunities for Involvement: Offers many parent workshops and opportunities for involvement
Communication: Regularly involves parents in supporting work at the academy
Parent Satisfaction: The academy holds the 鈥楲eading Parent Partnership鈥� award
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents appropriately supported for attendance issues
Communication: Variability in parents鈥� views due to communication gaps
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents positive, others less satisfied with communication
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors hold leaders accountable for students鈥� achievement
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders take an active part in driving improvement in teaching and achievement
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders lead with shared vision, improvement in behaviour noted
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focus on behaviour and education quality improvement
Managing Bullying and Safety: The academy keeps its students safe and ensures they receive information to keep themselves safe
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The behaviour of students is outstanding
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils know who to turn to if worried, safe environment
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pastoral care strong, happy school environment
Extracurricular Offerings: Provides an impressive range of courses and opportunities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Sixth form students coach younger ones and lead bands
Extracurricular Offerings: Enjoy range of activities like school choir
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils take pride in achievements, balancing well
Career Counselling Services: Employability courses and internship opportunities available
Preparation for Sixth Form: Provides essential qualifications and support for higher academic studies
Career Counselling Services: Careers provision strong, well-prepared for next steps
Preparation for Sixth Form: High expectations met, strong pastoral care
Managing and Supporting SEND: Supports disabled pupils and those with special educational needs well
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teaching adapted, more embedding needed for higher expectations
Subjects Offered: Provides a flexible curriculum with individual learning opportunities
Subjects Offered: Curriculum meets interests, enables learning over time
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Outwood Academy Portland is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 1717 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
88.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding 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 |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.1 | - | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 48% | 98% | 26% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 3.70% | 35.00% | 0.00% |
| 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 | 0.03 | 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 | 45.5 | 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% | 30.47% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 45.87% | 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 | 27% | 26.71% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 10.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 15.53% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.02 | 2.88 | 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 | 92% | 90.88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 240 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 82.72% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 34.62% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 31.82% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 4.3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 11.82% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.24% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.92% | 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 | 0.23 | 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 | 50 | 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 | 61% | 34.29% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 48.84% | 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 | 25% | 23.77% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 12.61% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 17.05% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.4 | 3.01 | 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 | 95% | 94.64% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 218 | 155 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 88.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 36.64% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 33.76% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 4.28% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.16% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.96% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.8% | 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 | 0.54 | 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 | 49.9 | 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 | 59% 3 | 32.2% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 6 | 49.35% | 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 | 24% | 27.02% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 2 | 11.44% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 3 | 16.41% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.23 | 3.09 | 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 | 93% | 92.65% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 84.39% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 36.98% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 31.65% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 3.02% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.74% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.91% | 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 | 0.31 | 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 | 48.4 | 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 | 62% 2 | 32.27% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 2 | 48.29% | 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 | 24% | 26% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 8 | 10.88% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 4 | 16.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.02 | 3 | 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 | 90% | 90% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 32.56% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 34.42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.23% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.07% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.02% | 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 | 0.76 | 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 | 52.9 | 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 | 60% | 31.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 46.96% | 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 | 38% | 27.2% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 15.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 16.8% | 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 | 93% | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 211 | 154 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 72.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 36.23% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 33.65% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.53% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.21% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 7.51% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.77% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.03 | 30.6 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.4 | 30.66 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.70% | 10% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 94 | 100 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 60.33% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.79% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 20.69% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 7.72% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.59 | 35.09 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.71 | 35.36 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.3% | 15.36% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 91 | 117 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 63.18% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 5.56% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 17.87% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.62% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.34 2 | 28.23 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.27 | 29.77 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.0% | 9.39% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 102 | 112 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 55.89% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 10.62% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 21.54% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 8% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.57 4 | 28.32 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.80 1 | 28.33 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 10.47% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 13.43% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 6.11% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 12.54% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.97% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.61 | 25.05 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.05 | 27.1 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.1% | 8.7% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 20 | 18.66% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.06% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 20.86% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.63% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Outwood Academy Portland
Local authority ratio 20 : 1