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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Vacancies (other)
- Train to Teach (other)
- Parent & Carer Portal (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The West Bridgford School (77.7)
- Fernwood School (76.7)
- Rushcliffe Spencer Academy (71.2)
- The Trinity Catholic School (70.2)
- Nottingham Girls' Academy (69.0)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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