Outwood Academy Adwick, based in Doncaster, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Outwood Academy Adwick currently has around 1117 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48% boys and 52% girls. Around 38.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 12%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (73%) , including 28% who stay in school sixth forms and 44% progressing to further education , while 9% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Windmill Balk Lane, Doncaster, DN6 7SF |
| Website: | http://www.adwick.outwood.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01302722237 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Doncaster |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Vicky Gray |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 135963 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1117 |
| Number of Boys: | 536 |
| Number of Girls: | 581 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 32.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 87.00% | 972 |
| Other White | 3.80% | 42 |
| African | 2.10% | 23 |
| Unclassified | 1.70% | 19 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 13 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adwick Primary School Windmill Balk Lane , DN6 7SH | 3out of 4 | 161 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adwick Park Junior School Windmill Balk Lane , Woodlands DN6 7SH | - not rated | 174 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Primary School The Crescent , DN6 7RG | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adwick Primary School Stafford Road , Woodlands DN6 7LW | - not rated | 599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Infant School The Crescent , Great North Road DN6 7RG | - not rated | 622 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carcroft Middle School Owston Road , Carcroft DN6 8DR | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brodsworth CofE First and Middle School Park View , Brodsworth DN5 7XF | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Adwick Windmill Balk Lane , Woodlands DN6 7SF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Doncaster Technology College Windmill Balk Lane , Woodlands DN6 7SF | - not rated | 179 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Don Valley Academy Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD | 3out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Don Valley School and Performing Arts College Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD | - not rated | 2,847 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ridge Community School Tenter Balk Lane , Adwick-le-Street DN6 7EF | - not rated | 363 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge Community School Tenter Balk Lane , Adwick-le-Street DN6 7EF | - not rated | 363 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernbank School (Severe Learning Difficulties) Village Street , Adwick-le-Street DN6 7AA | - not rated | 818 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridge Employability College 10 Ebor Court , Malton Way DN6 7FE | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.