Outwood Academy Kirkby

URN: 149429 • Nottingham NG17 7DH

Overview

Name
Outwood Academy Kirkby
URN
149429
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Trust
OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
31.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mark Golden (since 2025)
Telephone
01623455925
Website
Visit
Address
Tennyson Street, Nottingham NG17 7DH

Summary

Outwood Academy Kirkby is a mixed secondary academy located in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, serving 546 students with a capacity of 692. The academy, which became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2022, is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where students are at the centre of all activities. The ethos of the academy revolves around raising educational standards and transforming lives through a focus on student success and a positive learning climate.

The curriculum at Outwood Academy Kirkby is designed to be ambitious and inclusive, ensuring that all students have access to a wide range of subjects and experiences. The academy emphasizes the importance of academic success while also fostering life-long skills and responsible citizenship. Each year of the curriculum builds on the previous one, with careful planning to enhance knowledge retention and understanding across subjects.

Situated on the eastern edge of the Erewash Valley, the academy is well-integrated into the local community. It aims to empower students to make positive contributions to society, preparing them for future opportunities and challenges.

Key details

LA
Nottinghamshire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
692
Pupils
546
Boys
257
Girls
289
FSM %
48.00
Open date
2022-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Nottinghamshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 546 257 289 692 48.00
2024-09-11 529 260 269 692 48.60
2023-09-11 692
2022-09-11 692

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