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Outwood Academy Danum is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,150 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Outwood Grange Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Outwood Academy Adwick, Outwood Academy Hemsworth, Outwood Academy Shafton, Outwood Academy Valley and Outwood Academy Carlton.)
Particular strengths include Admissions and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Representation.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Armthorpe Academy | |
| 1.2 | Hungerhill School | |
| 1.9 | Hall Cross Academy | |
| 2.1 | The McAuley Catholic High School | |
| 2.1 | Doncaster UTC | |
| 2.2 | XP School | |
| 2.2 | XP East | |
| 3.4 | Astrea Academy Woodfields | |
| 3.8 | Don Valley Academy | |
| 3.8 | The Hayfield School | |
| 4.2 | Ash Hill Academy | |
| 4.3 | Ridgewood School |
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: About average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very high.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is below average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attainment: Below average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
Provision for special educational needs
| Hearing impairment |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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