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Outwood Academy Valley
Valley Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7EN, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.4 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,702
Capacity
1,727
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 50.4, placing it in the top 28% of schools nationally. Approximately 80% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 74% progress to university, including 17% to top-third institutions. However, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students achieving higher grades, as only 59% secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2024Quality 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. | 50.4 | Top 28% 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%. | 80% | Top 15% 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%. | 59% | Top 20% 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%. | 51% | Top 24% 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%. | 37% | Top 24% 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%. | 74% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 110 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.5%
White Other7.9%
Black African2.4%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Other0.9%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.31674, -1.12867 · S81 7EN
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138247
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.valley.outwood.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Outwood Academy Valley rated by Ofsted?
Outwood Academy Valley was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2024.
Is Outwood Academy Valley a good school?
Outwood Academy Valley scores 66.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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 Valley in GCSEs?
Outwood Academy Valley achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.4. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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