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Outwood Academy Portland

State school · Worksop, S80 2SF
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,726 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,726 ·
Local authority
Nottinghamshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Danielle Sheehan

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Sparken Hill Academy 20 %
The St Augustine's Academy 10 %
Kingston Park Academy 8 %
Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy 8 %
Ramsden Primary School 8 %
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School 8 %
Langold Dyscarr Community School 7 %
St Luke's CofE (Aided) Primary School 6 %
Holy Family Catholic Primary School 6 %
Gateford Park Primary School 5 %
OtherUnkn 4 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Norbridge Academy 2 %
Sir Edmund Hillary Primary and Nursery School 2 %
Haggonfields Primary and Nursery School 2 %
St John's CofE Academy 1 %
Cuckney CofE Primary School 1 %
Redlands Primary and Nursery School 1 %
Woodsetts Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
76%
LA avg.
69%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
43.9%
LA avg.
45.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
31.74
LA avg.
33.08
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
83
Number of teachers
21:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,726
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Netherton Road
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S80 2SF
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Telephone: 01909 471010

Email: enquiries@portland.outwood.com

Website: http://www.portland.outwood.com

Local authority: Nottinghamshire County Council

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School data & information Outwood Academy Portland Netherton Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2SF
1,726 Pupil numbers
28.2 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
14 % Pupils whose first language is not English
21:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
83 Number of teachers
18 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
43.9%
LA avg.
45.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
44.90
LA avg.
45.70
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.01 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 6
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 9
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 275 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 156 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 93 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 275 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 276 5
Electronics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 4
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Chinese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 9
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 7
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
7.7%
LA avg.
15.2%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
31.74
LA avg.
33.08
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 17 C
Psychology GCE A level 28 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 7 A
Mathematics GCE A level 26 B
Law GCE A level 14 B
History GCE A level 20 B
English Literature GCE A level 9 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 8 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 9 B
Chemistry GCE A level 12 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 34 B
Biology GCE A level 16 C
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 7 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Outwood Academy Portland is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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