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Outwood Academy Kirkby is a secondary academy in Nottingham, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Outwood Academy Kirkby has a Progress 8 score of -0.22 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 35.5, 50% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 16.7%, 32% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 17.0%.
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Outwood Academy Kirkby has a Progress 8 score of -0.22, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 35.5. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
50% of students at Outwood Academy Kirkby achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Outwood Academy Kirkby has an overall absence rate of 17.0%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Outwood Academy Kirkby is 16.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
32% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
24% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Crime Nearby
184/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
47/mo
26% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.1 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.6
Bus Stops
18
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Kirkby in Ashfield Rail Station
0.6km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Nottingham area
2.2
Poor
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 14 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.