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Outwood Academy Adwick

Doncaster, DN6 7SFSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
Progress 8
-0.18
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
180 1st-choice / 185 places
Ranking
#1,960
of 3,141 nationally

About Outwood Academy Adwick

Outwood Academy Adwick is a mixed secondary school in Doncaster that currently educates 1,117 pupils against a capacity of 1,300, meaning it has some room to grow. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 38.1% of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. Demand for places is strong, with the school oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year. It received 255 total applications for 185 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.38, and 180 of those applications were first-preference offers. This suggests that while the school is popular locally, it is not among the most oversubscribed in the area. The school has a non-religious character and is part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, with a sixth form on site for pupils aged 16 to 18.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWindmill Balk Lane, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN6 7SF
HeadteacherVicky Gray
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Number of Pupils1,117
Free School Meals (FSM)38.1%
School Capacity1,117 / 1,300 (86% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Dining HallSixth Form CentreSwimming PoolSports HallTennis CourtsScience LabsLibraryTheatreAstro TurfMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

GymnasticsRoundersRugbyNetballFootballDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperCodingChessDuke of EdinburghDebateScience ClubModel United NationsEco ClubYoung EnterpriseArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:00

Source: adwick.outwood.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Outwood Academy Adwick has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.