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Outwood Grange Academy
Goodgraded 01/05/2024Ages 11–181,932 pupils
Outwood Grange Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Wakefield. The school has around 1,932 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 01/05/2024, Outwood Grange Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 48.9 and 59% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Wakefield can view Outwood Grange Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 01/05/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 847.2
England avg 45.1 · was 49.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths53%
England avg 45% · was 59% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths74%
England avg 65% · was 79% in 2023/24
EBacc entry25%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.1
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)30.8
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 34.4
AAB or better11%
Retention97%
Value added-0.44
Below average · 95% CI -0.6 to -0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake17.2%
Free school meals17.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language11.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled82%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.7%
Attendance91.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence22.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wakefield
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