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Outwood Academy Adwick
Windmill Balk Lane, Woodlands, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 7SF, Doncaster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.6 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,117
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a solid academic foundation, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.7, which places it in the top 62% of schools nationally. While 64% of students attain a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 42% achieve a grade 5 or higher, indicating room for improvement in higher-level performance. Additionally, nearly half of the students progress to university, though only a small percentage reach top-third institutions, highlighting both strengths and areas for growth.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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. | 43.7 | Bottom 38% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 47% | 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%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 47 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.0%
White Other3.8%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.3%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.56666, -1.19120 · DN6 7SF
School details
Local authorityDoncaster
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN135963
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.adwick.outwood.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Outwood Academy Adwick rated by Ofsted?
Outwood Academy Adwick was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2023.
Is Outwood Academy Adwick a good school?
Outwood Academy Adwick scores 40.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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 Academy Adwick in GCSEs?
Outwood Academy Adwick achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.7. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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