SecondaryData as of May 2026

Outwood Academy City

Stradbroke Road, Sheffield, S13 8SS

A Good-rated secondary school in Sheffield.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

1,177

Ages

11-16

FSM

42.9%

Attainment 8

40.3

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

40.3

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

22.9%

Basics 9-5

38.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

28.8%

EBacc APS

3.61

EBacc 9-5

16.7%

EBacc 9-4

20.6%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About Outwood Academy City

Outwood Academy City is a secondary school in Sheffield, Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 137 responses), 68% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.3. The school has around 1,177 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Stradbroke Road, Sheffield, S13 8SS | More schools in Sheffield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Outwood Academy City, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Outwood Academy City

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Frequently asked questions about Outwood Academy City

What is Outwood Academy City's Ofsted rating?

Outwood Academy City received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about Outwood Academy City?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 137 responses): 68% of parents would recommend Outwood Academy City.

What are Outwood Academy City's latest exam results?

Outwood Academy City: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Outwood Academy City located?

Outwood Academy City is a secondary school in Sheffield, Sheffield (S13 8SS).

How many pupils attend Outwood Academy City?

Outwood Academy City has around 1,177 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Outwood Academy City with other schools?

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