SchoolScoresOutwood Academy Newbold
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Highfield Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8BA
01246 230550 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 November 2017.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 23 November 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
173 pupils in this year group.
51% — 8 points above the Derbyshire average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51% | 43% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 48.9 | 45 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
180 pupils in this year group.
91% — about the same as the Derbyshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 91% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 27% | 34% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 59% | 41% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 91% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
46 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 18% | 22% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 46% | 48% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 32.1 | 33.0 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
18 subjects, 112 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 18 | 11% | 22% | 19% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 9 | 11% | 22% | 24% |
| English Language | 9 | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| Mathematics | 9 | 22% | 44% | 40% |
| Biology | 8 | 0% | 25% | 27% |
| English Literature | 8 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| History | 7 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Physics | 7 | 0% | 0% | 31% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 6 | 0% | 17% | 15% |
| Law | 6 | 0% | 17% | 17% |
| Sociology | 6 | 17% | 33% | 20% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Photography), Geography, Chemistry, Mathematics (Further), Spanish, Art and Design (Fine Art), German.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
78 students in this year group.
88% — 3 points above the Derbyshire average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 88% | 85% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 15% | 11% | 7% |
| Work | 24% | 27% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 88% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
86 students in this year group.
65% — 3 points above the Derbyshire average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 65% | 62% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 14% | 21% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 53% | 65% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Derbyshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 150 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 130 |
| Of those, offered a place | 130 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 367 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 16 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Visual impairment; Other difficulties or disabilities; Hearing impairment; Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Multi-sensory impairment; Physical disability; Moderate learning difficulties; Severe learning difficulties; Profound and multiple learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 71% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 36.9% | 30.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 76% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.3% | 3.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 67% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.1% | 14.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 17% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0% | 3.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 84% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2% | 8.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 87% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5% | 21.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 82% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.0 | 24.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 88% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.3% | 7.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.30% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 4th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 63% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.4 | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 7th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 37% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 18% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.2% | 12.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 73% grade 5+ English and maths
- Parkside Community School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- Whittington Green School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- Brookfield Community School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% grade 5+ English and maths
- Outwood Academy Hasland Hall 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Outwood Academy Newbold's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Academy Newbold was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 November 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 23 November 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Outwood Academy Newbold do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 51% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 6 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Outwood Academy Newbold oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 130 families put Outwood Academy Newbold as their first choice for 150 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 130 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141377.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.