Outwood Academy Valley

About Outwood Academy Valley

Outwood Academy Valley is an academy sponsor led in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,702 pupils on roll. It is part of OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.1 (2025/26). 22.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Nottinghamshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,702 / 1,727 (99%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

23 April 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Valley Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7EN

Phone

01909475121

Principal

Dave Cavill

Website

http://www.valley.outwood.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Outwood Academy Valley?

Outwood Academy Valley is an academy sponsor led in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Outwood Academy Valley have?

Outwood Academy Valley has 1,702 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Outwood Academy Valley's Ofsted rating?

Outwood Academy Valley was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024).

How does Outwood Academy Valley perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Outwood Academy Valley achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.1 in 2025/26.

Is Outwood Academy Valley part of an academy trust?

Yes — Outwood Academy Valley is part of OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Outwood Academy Valley?

Outwood Academy Valley is located at Valley Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7EN.