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Ofsted praises school where ‘pupils are at the centre’
Ofsted has praised Outwood Academy Redcar following a two-day inspection on 16 and 17 June.
Student Crowned as Winner in Goldsmiths’ Institute National Jewellery Competition
A student from Outwood Academy Haydock has beaten over 650 entrants from across the country to win a prestigious national jewellery design competition.
First-Ever researchED Yorkshire Brings National Expertise to Doncaster
The Outwood Institute of Education (OIE) hosted the inaugural researchED Yorkshire conference at Outwood Academy Adwick on Saturday, 27 June 2026. The event brought together teachers, school leaders, researchers, and prominent education organisations from across the country for a day dedicated to evidence-informed professional learning, dialogue, and collaboration.
Ofsted praise for primary school where pupils ‘thrive academically and socially’
Ofsted has praised Outwood Primary Academy Greystone following a two-day inspection on 23 and 24 June.
Across all areas inspected, the school was graded as a ‘strong standard’. Inspectors praised the school, saying, “Outwood Primary Academy Greystone is a place where pupils feel safe and valued. They thrive academically and socially at this friendly and supportive school.”
Outwood Grange Academy Students Become the UK’s First-Ever Qualified Restart-a-Heart Ambassadors
Four trailblazing students from Outwood Grange Academy in Wakefield are making national history this month by becoming the first ever qualified Restart-a-Heart Ambassadors in the United Kingdom.
Teens Spark Pre-school Children's Love for Reading
Three community-minded Year 12 students from Outwood Post 16 Centre, Valley Road, have taken a proactive step to boost early years literacy in their local community after being inspired by the National Literacy Trust's "Go All In" National Year of Reading campaign.
YPO donates £3,740-worth of products to support Outwood Out There
YPO has now donated £3,740 worth of products to 42 Outwood Grange Academies Trust Schools across the North of England, helping hundreds of young people deliver community projects through the trust's award-winning Out There programme.
Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane strengthens international bonds
Since November 2024, Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane has proudly partnered with Grundschule Miesbach, a primary school in Germany. The partnership is made possible through the UK German Connection, an organisation dedicated to bringing young people from both countries closer together.
Worksop schools welcome Chinese students for immersive cultural visit
Three schools in Worksop are celebrating after a week of international collaboration. Outwood Academy Portland, Outwood Academy Valley and Outwood Post 16 Centre Worksop hosted a delegation of students and staff from Longcheng High School in Shenzhen, China, on a five-day programme. The immersive visit gave students from both nations an invaluable taste of global citizenship.
Interns Begin Flagship Outwood Teaching Programme
The Outwood Institute of Education (OIE) has welcomed a cohort of 27 interns, commencing the Department for Education’s (DfE) flagship Teaching Internship Programme for 2026. This year’s cohort marks the programme's ninth year being delivered by the OIE.
Staff challenges raise almost 15,000 for Student Community Projects
Staff at Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) successfully conquered a weekend of endurance challenges, raising a phenomenal total of £14,745 for the Trust’s student-led community action programme, 'Out There'.
Inspirational Outwood Staff Recognised for Transformative Work
Colleagues from across the Outwood Family of Schools have been officially recognised for their dedication in this year’s prestigious Pearson National Teaching Awards.
Third Exhibition at the National Gallery for Outwood Primary Academy Alne
Pupils at Outwood Primary Academy Alne are celebrating an artistic milestone after having their artwork selected for display at the prestigious National Gallery in London. This is the third consecutive year that the school has achieved this national honour.
Student Triumphs at National Big Bang Competition
Tadiwa Nyikadzino, a Year 11 student at Outwood Academy Valley, has achieved national recognition by winning a prize at the Big Bang Competition 2026.
The Big Bang Competition is the UK’s premier youth science and engineering competition, designed to recognise and reward young people's achievements across science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM).
Staff set to take on challenges to support student-led community action
This coming weekend, almost 80 members of staff from Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) will swap their classrooms and offices for hiking boots and running shoes to tackle two challenges and raise vital funds for the Trust's flagship community action programme, Outwood Out There.
Student innovators heading to Westminster after securing regional win
A team of young innovators from Outwood Academy Shafton are celebrating after being named regional winners in the Big Ideas Programme. The team, known as ‘Electroben,’ has successfully navigated the regional heats of the national STEM and sustainability competition and will now travel to the Houses of Parliament in Westminster to compete in the National Final on June 30.
Schoolchildren Launch 'Bee Corridor' to Help Wildlife Bloom
A group of dedicated young gardeners at Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill, in Wakefield, are on a mission to transform their local area into a haven for pollinators.
The school’s gardening club, which currently boasts 18 members aged 5 to 11, has just launched a community-wide initiative to extend its school Bee Corridor into the surrounding neighbourhood.
New report reveals students’ positive impact on their communities
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) has officially released the Out There Impact Report detailing the success of its award-winning student social action programme. The report highlights how their student "changemakers" dedicated thousands of hours giving back to their local communities.
Outwood Academy Riverside student secures prestigious scholarship to Yarm School
Anjie Falana, a Year 11 student at Outwood Academy Riverside, is celebrating after being awarded a life-changing scholarship to attend the Sixth Form at the renowned Yarm School in September.
Outwood Academy Foxhills Celebrates 75 Years
Outwood Academy Foxhills is proudly celebrating its 75th anniversary, marking three-quarters of a century of dedication to educating, inspiring, and transforming the lives of young people in Scunthorpe.