Outwood Academy Kirkby

About Outwood Academy Kirkby

Outwood Academy Kirkby 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 2022

Head/Principal Carolyn Blundell

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 95 responses • 17.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

56.9% positive 41% negative

My child feels safe at this school

58.9% positive 39% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

43.2% positive 51.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

55.8% positive 35.8% negative

My child does well at this school

62.1% positive 34.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 95 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

32.1

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

35.5

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.22

Progress 8

Below average

36.1%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

50.0%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

26.4% entered EBacc

18.1% achieved EBacc

72 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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Eleanor T.

Parent Sep 15, 2023

5.0

"Excellent Education and Supportive Environment"

I'm so grateful to have chosen Outwood Academy Kirkby for my daughter. The teachers and staff are amazing and have helped her thrive academically and personally. I love the focus on students first and the emphasis on well-being and mental health.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophia B.

Parent Feb 10, 2023

5.0

"Exceptional Support for Students"

I'm blown away by the level of support my son has received at Outwood Academy Kirkby. The teachers and staff have helped him with his GCSEs and have been so supportive. I love the emphasis on students first and the focus on well-being. It really shows in the way the students are treated.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Oliver M.

Parent Jun 20, 2022

4.0

"Good School with Room for Improvement"

My son is in year 8 and overall I'm happy with the school. The facilities are nice and the teachers are generally good. However, I feel that the communication with parents could be better. Sometimes it's hard to get in touch with the teachers or get updates on my son's progress.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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