Outwood Academy Adwick
Doncaster, DN6 7SF · Doncaster · secondary school
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13th of 20 secondary schools in Doncaster we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.3/10 against 534 of them, against 4.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 44.6 · 49 | 30% | 1.47 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.18 · 36 | 25% | 0.91 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.6 · 37 | 10% | 0.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Outwood Academy Adwick overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.18 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,048 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,300. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students starting from similar backgrounds? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing recent performance data?
What Ofsted said about Outwood Academy Adwick
Overview
Outwood Academy Adwick is described as a “friendly and inclusive school” where leaders maintain “high expectations” that the majority of pupils meet. The inspection found that staff build “warm and friendly relationships” with pupils, fostering a culture where students feel “safe and valued” and achieve their full potential.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well-planned and varied,” preparing pupils effectively for future employment, education, or training.
- Staff are “knowledgeable about their subjects” and use assessment well to identify gaps in knowledge and revisit prior learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported” with appropriate individual plans.
- There is a “wide range of personal development opportunities,” including a varied ‘Life’ curriculum and effective careers education.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders providing regular training and development opportunities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should implement strategies consistently to improve the behaviour of a minority of pupils who cause low-level disruption.
- Leaders must strengthen their approach to improving attendance, as progress for some pupil groups has been “too slow.”
- Leaders need a clearer strategic understanding of the impact of their work to ensure actions are as effective as intended.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff understanding risks well and reporting concerns quickly to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.5 |
| 2024/25 | 43.7 |
| 2025/26 | 43.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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