Outwood Academy Newbold

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Highfield Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8BAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Outwood Academy Newbold is a secondary school in Chesterfield for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 4th of 11 secondary schools in Chesterfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 November 2017, report published 7 December 2017

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

173 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score48.9

48.9, 2.8 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths50.9%

50.9%, 5.5 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths72.8%

72.8%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc30.1%

30.1%, 10.4 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.22

4.22, 0.13 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

46 students

Average point score per A level entry32.12

32.12, 2.88 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,030 pupils on roll, with places for 1,028

Eligible for free school meals36.3%

36.3%, 9.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.9%

4.9%, 16.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.7%

12.7%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.7%

3.7%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Outwood Academy Newbold

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 59.4
Parkside Community School	2 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 41.0
Whittington Green School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 40.8
Brookfield Community School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 50.8
Outwood Academy Hasland Hall	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 47.5

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Rob Southern
Phone: 01246230550
Website: newbold.outwood.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: Highfield Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8BA
Local authority: Derbyshire
URN: 141377

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.