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Outwood Academy Newbold
Goodgraded 23/11/2022Ages 11–181,011 pupils
Outwood Academy Newbold is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Chesterfield, within the Derbyshire local authority. The school has around 1,011 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/11/2022, Outwood Academy Newbold was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.4), an average Attainment 8 score of 48.8 and 54% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Chesterfield can view Outwood Academy Newbold's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 23/11/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 848.9
England avg 45.1 · was 48.5 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths51%
England avg 45% · was 53% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths73%
England avg 65% · was 70% in 2023/24
EBacc entry30%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.22
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 32.1
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 33.6
AAB or better7%
Retention93%
Value added-0.27
Below average · 95% CI -0.5 to -0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake36.3%
Free school meals36.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled88%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.4%
Attendance93.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence15.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Chesterfield
All schools in Chesterfield →Highfield Hall Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.2 miNewbold CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miChrist Church CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miCavendish Junior SchoolGood · 0.6 miWhittington Moor Nursery and Infant AcademyGood · 0.6 miAbercrombie Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
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