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Outwood Academy Portland
Ages 11–181,726 pupils
Outwood Academy Portland is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Worksop, within the Nottinghamshire local authority. The school has around 1,726 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 45.2 and 44% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Worksop can view Outwood Academy Portland's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 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 4Above average
Attainment 847.9
England avg 45.1 · was 44.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths44%
England avg 45% · was 44% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths70%
England avg 65% · was 69% in 2023/24
EBacc entry30%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.32
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 31.7
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 31.7
AAB or better11%
Retention83%
Value added-0.39
Below average · 95% CI -0.5 to -0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake27.3%
Free school meals27.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language15.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled98%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.7%
Attendance89.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher21.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence28.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Worksop
All schools in Worksop →Sparken Hill AcademyGood · 0.0 miHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miWorksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy0.4 miThe Tailor Made Programmes Team0.4 miWhitegates College0.4 miSt Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
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