Outwood Academy Valley
URN: 138247 • Worksop S81 7EN
Overview
- Name
- Outwood Academy Valley
- URN
- 138247
- 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
- 62.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dave Cavill (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01909475121
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Valley Road, Worksop S81 7EN
Summary
Outwood Academy Valley, located in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,702 students and a capacity of 1,727. Rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, the academy is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment, prioritising the needs of its students. Since joining the Outwood Family of Schools in 2012, the academy has focused on raising standards and transforming lives through a student-centred approach.
The curriculum at Outwood Academy Valley is designed to offer a broad and ambitious educational experience. It aims to empower students by providing a wide range of subjects and opportunities that promote academic success and the development of life skills. The curriculum is carefully planned to build knowledge and skills progressively, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future challenges.
The academy fosters a positive climate for learning, encouraging students to become well-rounded and responsible citizens. With a dedicated leadership team and various support services, Outwood Academy Valley strives to create a culture of success within the community, ensuring that every child can fulfil their potential.
The curriculum at Outwood Academy Valley is designed to offer a broad and ambitious educational experience. It aims to empower students by providing a wide range of subjects and opportunities that promote academic success and the development of life skills. The curriculum is carefully planned to build knowledge and skills progressively, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future challenges.
The academy fosters a positive climate for learning, encouraging students to become well-rounded and responsible citizens. With a dedicated leadership team and various support services, Outwood Academy Valley strives to create a culture of success within the community, ensuring that every child can fulfil their potential.
Useful links
- Academy Council (governance)
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Curriculum (other)
- About Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Nottinghamshire’s school holiday and term time dates consultation 2027-2030 (other)
- Term Dates and Closures (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Outwood Academy Portland (67.6)
- Hartland School (45.2)
- Portland School (45.2)
- Valley Comprehensive School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Nottinghamshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1727
- Pupils
- 1702
- Boys
- 830
- Girls
- 872
- FSM %
- 22.20
- Open date
- 2012-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1702 | 830 | 872 | 1727 | 22.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1722 | 857 | 865 | 1727 | 21.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1737 | 861 | 876 | 1700 | 16.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1737 | 861 | 876 | 1700 | 16.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1718 | 873 | 845 | 1700 | 14.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1677 | 861 | 816 | 1700 | 12.20 |
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