Ofsted and Performance
Following Ofsted's inspection of Outwood Academy Adwick on Tue 17 Jan 2023, we were rated as Good.
"Outwood Academy Adwick is a friendly and inclusive school where everyone is welcome. Leaders pride themselves on their high expectations."
"The school has a supportive and caring culture. Staff build warm and friendly relationships with pupils. Pupils achieve their full potential. Pupils know that staff will listen to them if they have a concern."
"Leaders have created a positive culture at the school. Pupils’ achievements are celebrated regularly."
"A wide range of qualifications are on offer, including for pupils in the sixth form. The school curriculum prepares pupils well for their next stage in employment, education or training. The curriculum is ambitious for all pupils."
"Staff present topics with enthusiasm. They are knowledgeable about their subjects. "
"Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported by staff. These pupils have appropriate plans which match their individual needs. Staff meet these needs well in lessons."
"Staff are proud to work at the school. Their well-being and workload are a priority for leaders. Staff benefit from regular training and development opportunities. Leaders have made many successful changes to the school over time."
Key Stage 4 Performance Data
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.18 |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% |
| Entering EBacc | 19% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.26 |
| Staying in education or entering employment | 91% |
Given the uneven impact of the pandemic on school and college performance data, the government has said you should not make direct comparisons between the performance data for one school or college and another, or to data from previous years.
Key Stage 5 Performance Data
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| A Levels | |
| Progress score | n/a |
| Average result | C- |
| Average points | 28.15 |
| % of students completing their main study programme | 71.4% |
| Academic Qualifications (including A Levels) | |
| Progress score | n/a |
| Average result | C |
| Average points | 28.4 |
| % of students completing their main study programme | 71.4% |
| Applied General Qualifications (Broad Vocational Qualifications) | |
| Progress score | n/a |
| Average result | n/a |
| Average points | n/a |
| % of students completing their main study programme | 79.5% |
| Tech Levels (Occupational Qualifications) | |
| Progress score | n/a |
| Average result | n/a |
| Average points | n/a |
| % of students completing their main study programme | 100.0% |
| Level 2 English and Maths Progress | |
| English average progress | n/a |
| Maths average progress | n/a |
| Student Destinations | |
| Students progressing to education or employment | 95% |
| Students progressing to higher education or training | 62% |
Given the uneven impact of the pandemic on school and college performance data, the government has said you should not make direct comparisons between the performance data for one school or college and another, or to data from previous years.
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