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Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
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Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
- Secondary
- Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8TF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Requires Improvement |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils make rapid gains in literacy and numeracy skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Too many pupils miss valuable classroom time due to not conforming.
Qualifications and Training: The trust has successfully recruited many new teachers.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers are held firmly to account and supported well.
Strengths and Challenges: There are rich opportunities for teachers to develop their practice.
Opportunities for Involvement: Efforts are being made to build positive relationships with parents.
Communication: Leaders are working to improve communication about attendance.
Parent Satisfaction: Parent views are mixed; leaders are working to improve relations.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The trust's actions have rapidly improved the climate for learning.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders acknowledge the need to reduce exclusions and address behaviour issues.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Support for vulnerable pupils has improved significantly.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe, but record-keeping on safeguarding needs improvement.
Extracurricular Offerings: Opportunities for extracurricular activities have increased dramatically.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Efforts are being made to balance academic responsibilities.
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance is of good quality and helps secure places in further education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The quality of education for pupils with SEND has been transformed.
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About Us
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 601 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 15% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.7 | 15.1 | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 15% | 48% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 28.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 15% | 32.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 46.24% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 27.67% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 12.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 18.76% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.34 | 2.97 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 80% | 88.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 97 | 145 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 79.53% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 49.8% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.4% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 13.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.47% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.47% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.2% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.78 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 15% | 36.33% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 49.33% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 27.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 17.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 21.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.78 | 3.23 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 85% | 87.71% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 104 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 82.14% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 47.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 15.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.14% | 2.13% |
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Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% 7 | 35.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 1 | 52% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 2% | 27.39% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 4 | 11.33% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% 5 | 17.89% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.12 | 3.1 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.17% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 143 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 47.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 13.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.17% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 35.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 47.94% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 24.17% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 11.5% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.95 | 2.95 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.25% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.75% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.17% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 30.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.61% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.4% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 153 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 61.3% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 44.4% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.7% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.4% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.7% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
Local authority ratio 19 : 1