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In
January 2001, Michael Wilkins became Headteacher of Outwood Grange
School. During the last decade, under his leadership, the school has
been transformed by his vision to put 'Students First'.Click here for more details.
As you may have heard – or seen in the press over the last few weeks - we have had some fantastic news with the announcement of our Ofsted Inspection, which was a resounding success, as we achieved Outstanding across every single inspection category and as an overall grade. The result positions us as one of the first Academies in the country to achieve an outstanding accolade... Read More
Everyone at the Academy is delighted that ex student Frances Wood has made it through to the live shows of BBC 1 show The Voice.France will be a member of Team Will after superstar Will.I.Am picked her during the blind audition phase of the show.Everyone at the Academy wishes Frances the very best of luck and we hope you will join us in voting for Frances.Below you can see... Read More
Following our recent Ofsted
inspection, we communicated to you that we would not be complacent and
continue to work to ensure that your child receives the best possible
educational experience at Outwood Grange Academy. With this in mind, we
intend to build upon our Ofsted judgement of Outstanding for behaviour
and safety by employing a Safer Schools Partnership... Read More
Below you can see some videos of our students who performed at the National Festival of Music for Youth.Annabel Chadwick and Emily Dainton - year 10 students. Freinds who love
music and singing! Both girls are in the senior choir. This is first
time they have entered the National Festival of Music for Youth.SciendiseAnnabel Chadwick and Emily Dainton - year 10 students.... Read More
I am delighted to report that the recent Ofsted Inspection was a resounding success. Not only did we achieve Outstanding as an overall grade, but we secured Grade 1s in every category (see below) – one of the first schools to achieve this accolade under the new Framework which is recognised as being the most demanding Ofsted criteria to date.Inspection Grades: 1 is... Read More
Inspection of Outwood Grange Academy from 8 February to
9 February 2012 under Section 5 of the Education Act.
All students will receive a parent notification and questionnaire. Please return this to the Academy by
1 pm on 8 February 2012
Academy open as usual. Students may wear sensible footwear throughout
the day (wellingtons, boots etc). This applies to Monday 6 February
only; further announcements will be made concerning the remainder of the
week.
Just a reminder that the Academy will be closed to all students on Friday 10th February 2012 as this is an INSET day. The Academy will reopen as normal on Monday 20th February 2012 after half term.Mr M OliverPrincipal
To view and download a printable version of the full letter to parents please click.
In January 2001, Michael Wilkins became Headteacher of Outwood Grange School. During the last decade, under his leadership, the school has been transformed by his vision to put 'Students First'.Click here for more details.
At Outwood Grange Academy we want to maintain excellent partnerships with all stakeholders in order to support both our students and the local and wider communities. One of the most important relationships that exists within a school, apart from the obvious student/teacher relationship, is the partnership between the school and parents/carers. In order to further... Read More
Welcome to the new look website for Outwood Grange Academy in Wakefield. If you’ve visited our old website before you’ll notice that the layout has changed and if you’re a first time visitor you’ll also find it helpful to understand how the sections within the new website work by visiting the explanation about ‘The Deeps’ which can be found under the Deep... Read More
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Dynamic Decade : Celebrating ten years of our Headteacher
In
January 2001, Michael Wilkins became Headteacher of Outwood Grange
School. During the last decade, under his leadership, the school has
been transformed by his vision to put 'Students First'.Click here for more details.
WE ARE OUTSTANDING – IN EVERY CATEGORY!
As you may have heard – or seen in the press over the last few weeks - we have had some fantastic news with the announcement of our Ofsted Inspection, which was a resounding success, as we achieved Outstanding across every single inspection category and as an overall grade. The result positions us as one of the first Academies in the country to achieve an outstanding accolade... Read More
Ex student Frances Wood appears on The Voice
Everyone at the Academy is delighted that ex student Frances Wood has made it through to the live shows of BBC 1 show The Voice.France will be a member of Team Will after superstar Will.I.Am picked her during the blind audition phase of the show.Everyone at the Academy wishes Frances the very best of luck and we hope you will join us in voting for Frances.Below you can see... Read More
Academy employs Safer Schools Partnership (Police) Officer (SSP)
Following our recent Ofsted
inspection, we communicated to you that we would not be complacent and
continue to work to ensure that your child receives the best possible
educational experience at Outwood Grange Academy. With this in mind, we
intend to build upon our Ofsted judgement of Outstanding for behaviour
and safety by employing a Safer Schools Partnership... Read More
See some of our musical marvels in action
Below you can see some videos of our students who performed at the National Festival of Music for Youth.Annabel Chadwick and Emily Dainton - year 10 students. Freinds who love
music and singing! Both girls are in the senior choir. This is first
time they have entered the National Festival of Music for Youth.SciendiseAnnabel Chadwick and Emily Dainton - year 10 students.... Read More
Outstanding Ofsted
I am delighted to report that the recent Ofsted Inspection was a resounding success. Not only did we achieve Outstanding as an overall grade, but we secured Grade 1s in every category (see below) – one of the first schools to achieve this accolade under the new Framework which is recognised as being the most demanding Ofsted criteria to date.Inspection Grades: 1 is... Read More
Notification to Parents
Inspection of Outwood Grange Academy from 8 February to
9 February 2012 under Section 5 of the Education Act.
All students will receive a parent notification and questionnaire. Please return this to the Academy by
1 pm on 8 February 2012
Academy open as usual: Monday 6/2/12
Academy open as usual. Students may wear sensible footwear throughout
the day (wellingtons, boots etc). This applies to Monday 6 February
only; further announcements will be made concerning the remainder of the
week.
Reminder to Parents/Carers. INSET Day Friday 10th February
Just a reminder that the Academy will be closed to all students on Friday 10th February 2012 as this is an INSET day. The Academy will reopen as normal on Monday 20th February 2012 after half term.Mr M OliverPrincipal
Outwood Grange Charity Audit Update
To view and download a printable version of the full letter to parents please click.
Dynamic Decade : Celebrating ten years of our Headteacher
In January 2001, Michael Wilkins became Headteacher of Outwood Grange School. During the last decade, under his leadership, the school has been transformed by his vision to put 'Students First'.Click here for more details.
Parents/Carers Handbook
At Outwood Grange Academy we want to maintain excellent partnerships with all stakeholders in order to support both our students and the local and wider communities. One of the most important relationships that exists within a school, apart from the obvious student/teacher relationship, is the partnership between the school and parents/carers. In order to further... Read More
Much to celebrate!!!
Welcome to the new look website for Outwood Grange Academy in Wakefield. If you’ve visited our old website before you’ll notice that the layout has changed and if you’re a first time visitor you’ll also find it helpful to understand how the sections within the new website work by visiting the explanation about ‘The Deeps’ which can be found under the Deep... Read More
