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Outwood Academy Kirkby
Ages 11–16546 pupils
Outwood Academy Kirkby is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Nottingham, within the Nottinghamshire local authority. The school has around 546 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 36.2 and 36% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Nottingham can view Outwood Academy Kirkby's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points3 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Personal development
Leadership & management
Behaviour & attitudes
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 836.1
England avg 45.1 · was 35.5 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths34%
England avg 45% · was 36% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths47%
England avg 65% · was 50% in 2023/24
EBacc entry16%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.08
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake49.3%
Free school meals49.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled78%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing83.0%
Attendance83.0%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence43.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Nottingham
All schools in Nottingham →Morven Park Primary and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.2 miKingsway Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miBracken Hill SchoolGood · 0.4 miAbbey Hill Primary & NurseryGood · 0.5 miThe West Park AcademyGood · 0.5 miAnnesley Primary and Nursery SchoolGood · 1.3 mi
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