Outwood Academy Acklam

About Outwood Academy Acklam

Outwood Academy Acklam is a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.

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Key Facts

Founded 2013

Head/Principal Graham Skidmore

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 44 responses • 3.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

65.9% positive 34.1% negative

My child feels safe at this school

72.7% positive 25% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

59.1% positive 36.4% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

61.3% positive 34.1% negative

My child does well at this school

61.4% positive 31.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 44 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

69.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

41.3

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.23

Progress 8

Below average

40.7%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

61.8%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

13.7% entered EBacc

11.8% achieved EBacc

204 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Katie M

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Start for Our Child"

We've been impressed with the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the school. Our daughter has settled in well and her teachers have been very supportive. We like the fact that the school has a focus on Student First and we can see that they are committed to raising standards and transforming lives. We're looking forward to seeing her progress.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily D

Parent Jun 20, 2022

5.0

"Outstanding Academy for Our Child"

We've been impressed with the school's facilities, values and programs. Our son has grown not only academically but also as a person, thanks to the teachers and staff at Outwood Academy Acklam. We feel they really put students first, which is evident in their relentless determination to provide the best education. We couldn't be happier with our choice.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Samantha G

Parent Mar 22, 2020

4.0

"Good Experience, but Room for Improvement"

Our son had a good experience at Outwood Academy Acklam, but we felt that the school could have done more to support him in certain areas. We appreciated the school's focus on student wellbeing and the opportunities they provided for extracurricular activities. However, we felt that communication with parents could have been better. Overall, it was an okay experience, but we'd like to see some improvements in the future.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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