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Outwood Academy Portland

Bassetlaw, S80 2SFSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Sep 2024
Progress 8
+0.01
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
295 1st-choice / 292 places
Ranking
#1,486
of 3,141 nationally

About Outwood Academy Portland

Outwood Academy Portland is a large secondary school in Bassetlaw that is effectively full, with 1,726 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,720. The school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage: 28.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national average of around 23%. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 573 applications for 292 places, an oversubscription ratio of nearly 2:1. Of those, 295 were first-preference applications, and 281 first-preference offers were made, suggesting that while the school is popular, not every family who wants a place gets one. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and has a sixth form, making it a comprehensive option for families looking for an 11–18 journey under one roof. Headteacher Danielle Sheehan leads a school that was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in September 2024, with all inspected categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision — all judged Good.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNetherton Road, Worksop, Bassetlaw, S80 2SF
HeadteacherDanielle Sheehan
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils1,726
Free School Meals (FSM)28.2%
School Capacity1,726 / 1,720 (100% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Sept 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
TheatreSixth Form CentreLibraryMusic RoomsTennis CourtsScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

CricketRugbyNetballSwimmingAthleticsBasketballFootballBadminton

Clubs & Activities

DebateNewspaperArt ClubEco ClubScience ClubYoung EnterpriseOrchestraDuke of EdinburghModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:15 – 14:40

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Outwood Academy Portland

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