Located in Sheffield, Outwood Academy City is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. 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.

Outwood Academy City currently has around 1177 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 42.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 12.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (68%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (79%) , including 21% who stay in school sixth forms and 57% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Stradbroke Road, Sheffield, S13 8SS
Website: www.city.outwood.com
Telephone: 01142358120
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Sheffield
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Emily Rosaman
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 140415

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 26/11/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1200
Number of Pupils: 1177
Number of Boys: 612
Number of Girls: 565

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 12.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 32.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British68.00%800
African7.80%92
White and Black Caribbean4.40%52
Unclassified2.50%30
Other White2.50%30
White and Asian2.00%24
Other Mixed2.00%23
Pakistani1.90%22
Other (any other ethnic group)1.80%21
White and Black African1.50%18
Other Asian1.50%18
Chinese1.20%14
Other Black1.20%14
Caribbean0.70%8
Indian0.50%6
Bangladeshi0.30%3
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Below average (-0.47)
Of the 214 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 209 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.47
Town average
-0.08
Local authority average
-0.15
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
31%
Town average
37%
Local authority average
41%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
37%
Town average
44%
Local authority average
37%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
41.4
Town average
45.1
Local authority average
42.5
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.7
Town average
3.9
Local authority average
3.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
90%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Birley Nursery School
Thornbridge Avenue , S12 3AB
- not rated 2,182 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Boys More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodhouse West Primary School
Coisley Hill , S13 7BP
- not rated 570 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Woodhouse West Primary School
Coisley Hill , S13 7BP
- not rated 570 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Stradbroke Primary School
Richmond Road , S13 8LT
3out of 4 853 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Stradbrooke Nursery and First School
Richmond Road , S13 8LT
- not rated 991 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Birley Spa Primary Academy
Jermyn Crescent , Hackenthorpe S12 4QE
2out of 4 1,472 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stradbrooke Middle School
Richmond Road , S13 8LT
- not rated 978 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Athelstan Middle School
Richmond Park Drive , S13 8HH
- not rated 1,551 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Birley Middle School
Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB
- not rated 2,182 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Prince Edward Middle School
City Road , S12 2AA
- not rated 2,524 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Charnock Hall Middle School
Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS
- not rated 2,910 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Outwood Academy City
Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS
- not rated 0 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The City School
Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College
Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ
- not rated 1,877 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College
Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ
- not rated 1,877 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Carter Lodge School
Beighton Road , Hackenthorpe S12 4LQ
- not rated 2,318 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stradbroke Tertiary College
Spinkhill Drive , S13 8FD
- not rated 1,375 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Handsworth Christian School
231 Handsworth Road , Handsworth S13 9BJ
- not rated 1,945 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Archdale School
Archdale Road , S2 1PL
3out of 4 2,651 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
The Spring Lane Centre
Spring Lane College , Standhouse Centre S2 1HX
- not rated 2,651 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.