Outwood Academy Valley

About Outwood Academy Valley

Outwood Academy Valley 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 2012

Head/Principal Dave Cavill

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

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

100.1

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

48.1

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.05

Progress 8

Above average

56.7%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

76.5%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

57.8% entered EBacc

38.8% achieved EBacc

289 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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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School Experience So Far"

My child has only been at Outwood Valley for a few months, but already we're really impressed with the school. The facilities are great, the staff are friendly and supportive, and the students seem to really enjoy their time there. We love the 'Students First' values and the way the school puts them into practice.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah K Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 1, 2020

4.0

"Mixed Feelings"

My child has been at Outwood Valley for a few years now, and while we've had some great experiences, we've also had some mixed feelings. The school is definitely well-run and the facilities are good, but we've had some issues with communication and bullying. We like the emphasis on 'Students First' values, but sometimes it feels like they're not being put into practice as much as we'd like.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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David T Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2019

5.0

"Outstanding Education and Support"

As a former parent, I was blown away by the education and support my child received at Outwood Valley. From the moment they started, the teachers and staff were always available to answer questions and provide guidance. The curriculum is engaging and challenging, and the facilities are top-notch. My child achieved amazing results and went on to do well at university.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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