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Outwood Academy City
Stradbroke Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 8SS, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.5 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,177
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.4, the school ranks in the top 78% nationally, indicating solid academic performance. However, only 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in both English and Maths, and the recent Ofsted report classifies the school as requiring improvement. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 68% of respondents recommending the school, suggesting some areas may need attention for a better overall experience.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 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%. | 57% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 29% | 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 |
Parent View (137 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Good range of subjects
83%
My child makes good progress
77%
School has high expectations
76%
My child feels safe
75%
My child is happy
74%
Progress is communicated
74%
Behaviour is good
73%
I'd recommend this school
68%
School supports development
58%
School keeps me informed
56%
School responds to concerns
39%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.0%
Black African7.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.4%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.35880, -1.39207 · S13 8SS
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140415
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.city.outwood.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Outwood Academy City rated by Ofsted?
Outwood Academy City was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is Outwood Academy City a good school?
Outwood Academy City scores 12.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Outwood Academy City?
Based on 137 Ofsted Parent View responses, Outwood Academy City receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Outwood Academy City in GCSEs?
Outwood Academy City achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.4. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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