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Outwood Academy Kirkby

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Outwood Academy Kirkby

Tennyson Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 7DH

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Pupils
546
Ages
11-16
FSM
48.0%
Attainment 8
36.0
Ofsted
Inadequate
May 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.3%
Basics 9-5
33.7%

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
15.7%
EBacc APS
3.07
EBacc 9-5
13.3%
EBacc 9-4
14.5%
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About Outwood Academy Kirkby

Outwood Academy Kirkby is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.0. The school has around 546 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Tennyson Street, Nottingham, NG17 7DH | More schools in Nottinghamshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

  1. Nov 2021 — Inadequate (predecessor: Kirkby College)
  2. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Kirkby College)
  3. Jan 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: Kirkby College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Outwood Academy Kirkby

What is Outwood Academy Kirkby's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Academy Kirkby received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Outwood Academy Kirkby's latest exam results?
Outwood Academy Kirkby: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Outwood Academy Kirkby located?
Outwood Academy Kirkby is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire (NG17 7DH).
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Kirkby?
Outwood Academy Kirkby has around 546 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Outwood Academy Kirkby with other schools?
View Outwood Academy Kirkby's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Nottinghamshire.