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Outwood Academy Valley

State school · Worksop, S81 7EN
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,702 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,702 ·
Local authority
Nottinghamshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Dave Cavill

Entrance

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

St John's CofE Academy 18 %
Norbridge Academy 17 %
Prospect Hill Junior School 16 %
Redlands Primary and Nursery School 15 %
Sir Edmund Hillary Primary and Nursery School 14 %
The St Augustine's Academy 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.
Gateford Park Primary School 4 %
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School 2 %
Sparken Hill Academy 2 %
Holy Family Catholic Primary School 1 %
Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy 1 %
Woodsetts Primary School 1 %
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Exit

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

School
69%
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
56.7%
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
30.23
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
95
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,702
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: Good

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
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Valley Road
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S81 7EN
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Telephone: 01909 475121

Email: enquiries@valley.outwood.com

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

Local authority: Nottinghamshire County Council

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School data & information Outwood Academy Valley Valley Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7EN
1,702 Pupil numbers
22.2 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
12 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
95 Number of teachers
15 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
56.7%
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
48.10
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)

0.05 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
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 3
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 88 5
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 9
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 286 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 201 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 78 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 279 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 285 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 7
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 4
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5

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

School
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
30.23
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 18 C
Psychology GCE A level 42 C
Physics GCE A level 14 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 7 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 16 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 8 B
Mathematics GCE A level 39 B
Law GCE A level 19 B
History GCE A level 12 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 10 B
Geography GCE A level 6 B
English Language GCE A level 8 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 8 C
Chemistry GCE A level 17 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 36 B
Biology GCE A level 24 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 7 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 7 C
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 8 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

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 Valley 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.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Valley School Learning Support Department

Philosophy of Department

Learning Support is about removing the barriers to learning. This includes the development of basic skills, social skills, ensuring that students have access to the curriculum both academically and physically and can experience success.
It is about improving student’s self-esteem, overcoming disaffection and behaviour difficulties. It also includes supporting students at times of emotional crises.

The Learning Support team identifies and assesses students as early as possible so teaching staff can be informed and intervention strategies put in place. Withdrawal for basic skills development needs to take place. However it is important that students are taught as much as possible with their peers in mainstream classes. The aim of in-class support is to work with teachers to help students access the curriculum and meet the objectives of the lesson.
Students are encouraged to become more independent. The relationship between the teaching assistant and teacher is very important. Effective practice is when there is shared commitment to making activities and tasks successful for all students.

Learning Support staff get to know the ‘whole’ student. They acquire an understanding of students’ difficulties and provide the security they need. Students are able to talk through their concerns and problems. Learning support staff work with students and parents to develop strategies and achieve targets.

1.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
9.2 %
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: Good

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
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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