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Outwood Academy Newbold
Highfield Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8BA, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.8 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,011
Capacity
1,028
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.9, which places it in the top 34% nationally. A notable 73% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 51% secure grade 5 or higher, reflecting strong foundational skills. While 65% of pupils progress to university, only 14% enter top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in preparing students for competitive higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 48.9 | Top 34% 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%. | 73% | Top 32% 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%. | 51% | Top 33% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 48% 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 48% 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%. | 65% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 86 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.2%
White Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.25216, -1.43620 · S41 8BA
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN141377
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.newbold.outwood.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Outwood Academy Newbold rated by Ofsted?
Outwood Academy Newbold was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2017.
Is Outwood Academy Newbold a good school?
Outwood Academy Newbold scores 82.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% 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 Newbold in GCSEs?
Outwood Academy Newbold achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.9. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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