Outwood Academy Newbold
Chesterfield, S41 8BA · Derbyshire · secondary school
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4th of 45 secondary schools in Derbyshire 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 — 9.0/10 against 551 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 56.3 · 76 | 30% | 2.27 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.38 · 78 | 25% | 1.95 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.6 · 72 | 10% | 0.72 |
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 Newbold overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.38 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 (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,030 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,028. 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
What support is available for pupils to maintain the positive progress seen in recent data? How does the school ensure consistent quality across all year groups following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Outwood Academy Newbold
Overview
Outwood Academy Newbold continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud of their attendance and feel safe. Leaders maintain high standards with an ambitious curriculum, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported and achieve well. The school fosters a positive environment where staff manage behaviour consistently and challenge prejudice.
Strengths
- Pupils feel valued and safe, knowing staff will "tackle any bullying immediately" and support their mental health.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and well-sequenced, with teachers who "know their subjects well" and explain concepts clearly.
- Pupils with SEND are integrated effectively, following the same curriculum as peers and achieving well, particularly in art.
- Staff demonstrate "authority with heart," resulting in a sharply falling proportion of suspensions and high pupil engagement.
- Governors and trustees carry out their roles effectively, using detailed performance information to encourage leaders to improve.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should ensure pupils have sufficient opportunity to revisit learning so it is "embedded in their long-term memory" and secure necessary knowledge steps before attempting complex tasks.
- Leaders should listen to pupils’ views when designing the personal development curriculum, ensuring 'Life' lessons allow for "meaningful discussion" on issues important to older pupils.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained in child-on-child abuse and procedures in place to deal with sexual harassment and abuse.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.5 |
| 2024/25 | 48.9 |
| 2025/26 | 50.6 |
| 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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