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Outwood Grange Academy
Potovens Lane, Outwood, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2PF, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.6 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,932
Capacity
2,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.2, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 74% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The school excels in preparing students for university, with 56% progressing to higher education, although only 15% gain entry to top-third universities. While its EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 25%, overall, it ranks in the top 42% of schools nationally, indicating a strong educational environment.
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Last inspected: 1 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.2 | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 74% | Top 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 53% | Top 30% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 25% | Bottom 45% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 20% | Bottom 45% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 56% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 123 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.0%
Asian Pakistani5.7%
White Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Black African2.3%
Asian Indian2.1%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Other1.0%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.70810, -1.51268 · WF1 2PF
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN135961
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.grange.outwood.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Outwood Grange Academy rated by Ofsted?
Outwood Grange Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 May 2024.
Is Outwood Grange Academy a good school?
Outwood Grange Academy scores 67.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Outwood Grange Academy in GCSEs?
Outwood Grange Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.2. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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