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Outwood Academy Easingwold
York Road, Easingwold, York, YO61 3EF, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.7 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
770
Capacity
1,378
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
56%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that ranks in the top 23% nationally. The school boasts an impressive 81% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 78% progress to university, with 38% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 36%, which may be a consideration for some families.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 52.0 | Top 23% 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%. | 81% | 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%. | 63% | Top 14% 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%. | 36% | Top 34% 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%. | 30% | Top 34% 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%. | 78% | 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%. | 38% | Top 20% |
Based on 32 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.7%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
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54.11600, -1.19006 · YO61 3EF
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144976
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.easingwold.outwood.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Outwood Academy Easingwold rated by Ofsted?
Outwood Academy Easingwold was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2022.
Is Outwood Academy Easingwold a good school?
Outwood Academy Easingwold scores 82.7/100 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 Easingwold in GCSEs?
Outwood Academy Easingwold achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.0. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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