What did Ofsted judge Outwood Academy Newbold's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Outwood Academy Newbold's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Newbold?

Outwood Academy Newbold has 1,030 pupils on roll.

What are Outwood Academy Newbold’s exam results?

In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 50.6: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 32.12 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Outwood Academy Newbold take?

Outwood Academy Newbold admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Outwood Academy Newbold located?

Outwood Academy Newbold is located in Chesterfield, S41 8BA, Derbyshire.

How do I apply to Outwood Academy Newbold?

Outwood Academy Newbold is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Outwood Academy Newbold?

When Outwood Academy Newbold has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order). This includes those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. In-area siblings — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission; 3. In-area children — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission, and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: Those children living nearest to the school (measured by straight line distance) will be given preference. In the event that applicants cannot be separated using the distance tie-breaker (i.e. they live identical distances from the academy), the allocation of a place will be by lot.

What is the largest ethnic background at Outwood Academy Newbold?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.9% of pupils at Outwood Academy Newbold are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Outwood Academy Newbold

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order). This includes those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2In-area siblings — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission
3In-area children — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission
4Out-of-area siblings — Children not living in the normal area served by the school but who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission
5Other children — Other children whose parents have requested a place

If two applications tie: Those children living nearest to the school (measured by straight line distance) will be given preference. In the event that applicants cannot be separated using the distance tie-breaker (i.e. they live identical distances from the academy), the allocation of a place will be by lot.

Two separate schools covered by one policy: Outwood Academy Newbold (180 Year 7 places) and Outwood Academy Hasland Hall (168 Year 7 places) for September 2027. PANs are stated per school but the policy document covers both jointly. EHCP/statement pupils naming the school are admitted outside the criteria.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Outwood Academy Newbold: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Outwood Academy Newbold's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Outwood Academy Newbold's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Newbold?: Outwood Academy Newbold has 1,030 pupils on roll.
What are Outwood Academy Newbold’s exam results?: In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 50.6: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 32.12 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Outwood Academy Newbold take?: Outwood Academy Newbold admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Outwood Academy Newbold located?: Outwood Academy Newbold is located in Chesterfield, S41 8BA, Derbyshire.
How do I apply to Outwood Academy Newbold?: Outwood Academy Newbold is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Outwood Academy Newbold?: When Outwood Academy Newbold has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order). This includes those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. In-area siblings — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission; 3. In-area children — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission, and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: Those children living nearest to the school (measured by straight line distance) will be given preference. In the event that applicants cannot be separated using the distance tie-breaker (i.e. they live identical distances from the academy), the allocation of a place will be by lot.
What is the largest ethnic background at Outwood Academy Newbold?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.9% of pupils at Outwood Academy Newbold are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Outwood Academy Newbold

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order). This includes those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2In-area siblings — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission
3In-area children — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission
4Out-of-area siblings — Children not living in the normal area served by the school but who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission
5Other children — Other children whose parents have requested a place

Outwood Academy Newbold: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Outwood Academy Newbold's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Outwood Academy Newbold's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Newbold?: Outwood Academy Newbold has 1,030 pupils on roll.
What are Outwood Academy Newbold’s exam results?: In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 50.6: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 32.12 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Outwood Academy Newbold take?: Outwood Academy Newbold admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Outwood Academy Newbold located?: Outwood Academy Newbold is located in Chesterfield, S41 8BA, Derbyshire.
How do I apply to Outwood Academy Newbold?: Outwood Academy Newbold is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Outwood Academy Newbold?: When Outwood Academy Newbold has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order). This includes those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. In-area siblings — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission; 3. In-area children — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission, and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: Those children living nearest to the school (measured by straight line distance) will be given preference. In the event that applicants cannot be separated using the distance tie-breaker (i.e. they live identical distances from the academy), the allocation of a place will be by lot.
What is the largest ethnic background at Outwood Academy Newbold?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.9% of pupils at Outwood Academy Newbold are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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