Outwood Academy Hemsworth

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Outwood Academy Hemsworth.

Pontefract, WF94AB Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
52.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.07
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 58.4%
Continue in education or training
28.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 36.0%
Sustained employment
49.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
11 October 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wakefield Road
Pontefract, WF94AB
Phone
1977624220
Website
hemsworth.outwood.com

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145938
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 4AB
Website
www.hemsworth.outwood.com
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1632 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,095
Free School Meals
39.8% (436 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
38.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
39.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.6
English Attainment 8:
9.2
Maths Attainment 8:
7.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.6
Ebacc English:
98.3%
Ebacc Entry:
19.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
87.9%
Ebacc Languages:
31.8%
Ebacc Maths:
99.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
91.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.07
Progress 8 Range:
-0.28 to 0.15
University Progression:
36.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
36.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
23.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
27.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
36%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
44 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
68 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
137
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,095 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Students first: raising standards and transforming lives."

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance of different faiths and beliefs

As part of the Outwood Family, Outwood Academy Hemsworth promotes 'British Values' through its spiritual, moral, social and cultural education which permeates through our curriculum and supports the development of the 'whole child'. We are committed to educating students with regard to their engagement and acceptance with the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

Curriculum Highlights

5 Pillars of Teaching and Learning Outwood Curriculum Experience: Intrinsic Curriculum, Enhancement Curriculum, Academic Curriculum, Elective Curriculum Personal Development and Growth Programme Outwood Honours Programme Literacy and Numeracy focus across the curriculum with initiatives such as Fresh Start, Accelerated Reader, reciprocal reading, Numeracy Ninjas, Maths Rock Stars

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

There is strong inclusion practices led by our Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Deep Support teams and Bridge and Personalised Learning Centre provision etc. Access arrangements are in place to support needs; small group intervention; catch up activities; elective after-school intervention and online learning programmes.

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