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Outwood Academy Kirkby
Tennyson Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 7DH, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.3 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
546
Capacity
692
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.1, the school ranks in the top 92% nationally, indicating strong academic performance relative to other institutions. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and only 47% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a concern for prospective parents. Parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 43% recommending the school, highlighting potential areas for growth in community engagement and support.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality 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. | 36.1 | Bottom 8% 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%. | 47% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 33% UK |
Parent View (95 responses)
★★★★★2.4
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
My child makes good progress
62%
My child feels safe
59%
My child is happy
57%
Progress is communicated
57%
School has high expectations
56%
Good range of subjects
51%
Behaviour is good
43%
I'd recommend this school
43%
School supports development
38%
School responds to concerns
33%
School keeps me informed
31%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.3%
Black African5.7%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Black Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.09799, -1.24609 · NG17 7DH
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN149429
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kirkby.outwood.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Outwood Academy Kirkby rated by Ofsted?
Outwood Academy Kirkby was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is Outwood Academy Kirkby a good school?
Outwood Academy Kirkby scores 5.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 Kirkby?
Based on 95 Ofsted Parent View responses, Outwood Academy Kirkby receives a satisfaction score of 48% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Outwood Academy Kirkby in GCSEs?
Outwood Academy Kirkby achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.1. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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