Outwood Academy Valley
Valley Road, Worksop, S81 7ENOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Outwood Academy Valley is a secondary school in Worksop for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 1st of 2 secondary schools in Worksop. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 April 2024, report published 21 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2024
Pupils enjoy attending Outwood Academy Valley. Most meet the high expectations the school has of them. The school is calm and orderly. Pupils are polite and respectful. Most pupils work well in lessons. During social times, pupils behave well. Some pupils said that some staff are not always fair when dealing with behaviour issues and, on occasions, some pupils disrupt lessons. Some pupils struggle to meet the school's expectations. Sometimes, they are suspended from school or removed from lessons. Pupils said that bullying happens occasionally. They are confident that staff will deal with any bullying issues well. Pupils feel safe in school. They appreciate the support they get from their learning managers. When they start school in Year 7, pupils follow a programme to help them be safe, respectful and responsible. Pupils enjoy this programme and say it helps them settle into school. Many pupils participate in the extensive range of wider opportunities the school provides. Some pupils take part in 'student voice', and some are anti-bullying ambassadors and peer mentors. Pupils are proud to take on these responsibilities. Pupils also enjoy taking part in sports clubs and after-school homework clubs. Many pupils enjoy taking part in school productions.
What the school should improve
- The work to support pupils who struggle to meet the school's expectations of behaviour is at an early stage of implementation. Some pupils are repeatedly suspended or removed from lessons and miss out on their education. The number of pupils who are repeatedly suspended is high. The school should ensure that it supports pupils with more challenging behaviour effectively so that pupils do not miss out on their education.
- The personal development curriculum is not always delivered consistently well. This means that some pupils do not have a fully secure understanding of some important topics. Some pupils are not as well prepared for life in modern Britain as they could be. The school should ensure that it monitors how well the personal development curriculum is implemented so that any inconsistencies can be addressed.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
291 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
100 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,721 pupils on roll, with places for 1,727
Schools near Outwood Academy Valley
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Portland | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 47.9 |
| Worksop College | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 27.0 |
| Dinnington High School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 42.3 |
| Wales High School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.3 |
| Heritage High School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 40.0 |
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 Dave Cavill
- Phone
- 01909475121
- Address
- Valley Road, Worksop, S81 7EN
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 138247
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.