Outwood Academy Foxhills
Scunthorpe, DN15 8LJ · North Lincolnshire · secondary school
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1st of 14 secondary schools in North Lincolnshire 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 — 8.7/10 against 714 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.3 · 72 | 30% | 2.15 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.5 · 84 | 25% | 2.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.1 · 45 | 10% | 0.45 |
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 Foxhills overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.5 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 721 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. 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 the current Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Outstanding Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Outwood Academy Foxhills
Overview
Outwood Academy Foxhills is described as an "outstanding school" where staff and pupils "work, learn and excel together." The report highlights a culture of high ambition, positive relationships, and a curriculum that ensures pupils are "ready for life in modern Britain."
Strengths
- A "tailored curriculum" meets the needs of all pupils, with teachers who are "enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly."
- Pupils demonstrate a "thirst for knowing more" and engage respectfully in discussions, such as debating scientific concepts or literary characters.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and those speaking English as an additional language is "rapid, skilled, and effective."
- Behaviour expectations are "exceptionally high," with pupils consistently meeting standards and celebrating each other’s contributions.
- Leaders provide an "extensive range of wider opportunities," including careers provision that helps pupils plan their future destinations.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff receiving regular training and governors diligently overseeing procedures, including safe recruitment.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.1 |
| 2024/25 | 40.4 |
| 2025/26 | 45.1 |
| 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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