Outwood Grange Academy
URN: 135961 • Wakefield WF1 2PF
Overview
- Name
- Outwood Grange Academy
- URN
- 135961
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 68.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Downing (since 2025) , Academy Principal
- Telephone
- 01924204350
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Potovens Lane, Wakefield WF1 2PF
Summary
Outwood Grange Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Wakefield, rated as 'Good' by Ofsted. Established in September 2009, the academy is part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment. With a current enrolment of 1,932 students and a capacity of 2,200, the academy prioritises student welfare and academic success, fostering a culture of achievement.
The curriculum at Outwood Grange is designed to be ambitious and inclusive, ensuring that all students have access to a wide range of subjects and experiences. The academy focuses on building knowledge and skills progressively, enabling students to develop fluency in their subjects and prepare for future educational opportunities. Key components of the curriculum include Relationship, Sex and Health Education, and Fundamental British Values, aimed at nurturing well-rounded citizens.
Outwood Grange Academy places a strong emphasis on community and student support, aiming to transform lives through education. The leadership team, led by Principal Toby Rutter, is dedicated to creating a positive climate for learning, ensuring that every student can thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at Outwood Grange is designed to be ambitious and inclusive, ensuring that all students have access to a wide range of subjects and experiences. The academy focuses on building knowledge and skills progressively, enabling students to develop fluency in their subjects and prepare for future educational opportunities. Key components of the curriculum include Relationship, Sex and Health Education, and Fundamental British Values, aimed at nurturing well-rounded citizens.
Outwood Grange Academy places a strong emphasis on community and student support, aiming to transform lives through education. The leadership team, led by Principal Toby Rutter, is dedicated to creating a positive climate for learning, ensuring that every student can thrive academically and personally.
Useful links
- Academy Council (governance)
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- Y6 Open Evening Presentation (sen)
- Flu Consent Letter for Parents (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates and Closures (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Woodkirk Academy (67.3)
- Horbury Academy (61.6)
- Rodillian Academy (61.0)
- Trinity Academy Cathedral (60.3)
- Kettlethorpe High School (59.5)
Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 2200
- Pupils
- 1932
- Boys
- 983
- Girls
- 949
- FSM %
- 16.80
- Open date
- 2009-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1932 | 983 | 949 | 2200 | 16.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1974 | 1001 | 973 | 2200 | 14.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 2022 | 1021 | 1001 | 2200 | 10.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 2022 | 1021 | 1001 | 2200 | 10.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 2022 | 1008 | 1014 | 2200 | 10.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 2001 | 979 | 1022 | 2200 | 8.30 |
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