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Outwood Academy Foxhills
2 Foxhills Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 8LJ, North Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.0 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
734
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong overall performance, particularly excelling in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 78% nationally. A commendable 65% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, though only 42% reach grade 5 or higher. The school maintains a positive reputation, reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 75% of schools.
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Last inspected: 9 November 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 40.4 | Bottom 22% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 48% 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 45% 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%. | 46% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.9%
White Other17.3%
Asian Bangladeshi5.6%
Other3.5%
Asian Other3.1%
Asian Pakistani2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Gypsy/Roma2.0%
Black African1.4%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed Other0.8%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.60049, -0.66633 · DN15 8LJ
School details
Local authorityNorth Lincolnshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137004
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.foxhills.outwood.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Outwood Academy Foxhills rated by Ofsted?
Outwood Academy Foxhills was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 November 2022.
Is Outwood Academy Foxhills a good school?
Outwood Academy Foxhills scores 75.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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 Foxhills in GCSEs?
Outwood Academy Foxhills achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.4. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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