Outwood Academy Valley vs Norbridge Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Outwood Academy Valley
Worksop
Norbridge Academy
Worksop
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy converter
Age Range
11–18
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1721
465
Capacity
1727
210
Occupancy
100%
221%
FSM %
24.9%
18.6%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Outstanding
Last Inspected
Apr 2024
Jun 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
48.1
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
58%
-
KS2 Reading
-
83%
KS2 Maths
-
80%
KS2 Writing
-
81%
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C
-
Points Per Entry
30.5
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C
-
AAB+ %
10%
-
Value Added
Below average
-
A-Level Students
100
-
Retention
86%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
15%
-
Degree course
57%
-
Any L4+ destination
62%
-
Apprenticeships
3%
-
Cohort size
117
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Psychology (90)
Psychology (88)
Mathematics (78)
Business Studies:Single (76)
Mathematics (64)
Business Studies (54)
Biology (52)
Biology (48)