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Outwood Academy Danum
Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5QD, Doncaster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.7 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,157
Capacity
1,926
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
60%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates solid overall performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 66% nationally. Approximately 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating a reasonable level of competency. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 23%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 8 May 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. | 42.8 | Bottom 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%. | 60% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 48% 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 41% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 59% | 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%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 66 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.2%
White Other16.7%
Asian Other5.1%
Asian Pakistani4.2%
Black African4.1%
Other3.7%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.53403, -1.08321 · DN2 5QD
School details
Local authorityDoncaster
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143938
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.danum.outwood.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Outwood Academy Danum rated by Ofsted?
Outwood Academy Danum was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is Outwood Academy Danum a good school?
Outwood Academy Danum scores 20.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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 Danum in GCSEs?
Outwood Academy Danum achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.8. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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