Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) has been shortlisted for this year’s Tes Schools Awards, which celebrate the UK’s most inspiring teachers and schools from both the state and independent sectors, following a record-breaking number of nominations. The family of schools is in the running for the title of Trust of the Year – 10 schools or more.

55 students from Outwood Grange Academy were part of a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title. The record for the Most backing dancers to a singer is 1,123, achieved by Pro-Excel, Bradford Bulls RLFC, Sigala and Shanice Steele in Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK, on 20 March 2026.

The Outwood Family of Schools has announced that YPO, one of the UK’s largest public sector buying organisations, will continue its support of the Outwood “Out There” programme for the second consecutive year, stepping up as headline sponsor.

Year 8 students from Outwood Academy Freeston in Normanton, and Outwood Academy Shafton in Barnsley, are celebrating after being named as Regional Finalists for the Big Ideas Programme, a national STEM and enterprise competition run by Solutions for the Planet.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust hosted its annual Dance Showcase on Tuesday 24 March at CAST, Doncaster, bringing together over 200 students from 15 academies for an unforgettable evening of creativity, collaboration and outstanding performance.

A school robotics club, the Robograngers, has won the 'Control Award' at the FIRST Tech Challenge Yorkshire regional competition. The team consisted of 10 students from Outwood Grange Academy, ranging from Years 8 to 10.

Work is now officially underway on the brand-new Outwood Academy Kirkby school building. The groundbreaking ceremony, which took place on Monday, March 23, signals a new chapter for the school community, as the academy begins its transition from 1970s-era structures to a world-class educational facility.

Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands has been officially named as a Lead School for the Department for Education’s (DfE) new Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) Reception Networks programme.

To celebrate World Book Day, Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green delivered an ambitious range of community outreach activities and intergenerational storytelling that benefited the local community, from toddlers at local family hubs to retirees at parish coffee mornings.

A brand-new, industry-standard T-Level Health suite has been completed at Outwood Academy Newbold. The state-of-the-art facility is a significant investment in the future of healthcare education for students in Chesterfield, providing them with access to clinical-grade equipment and real-world simulation environments.

Students from Outwood Academy City Fields have debuted their original performance, 'Home', following a six-week after-school theatre project that has enabled them to explore identity and belonging. 

Last week, Outwood Grange Academy hosted a community iftar dinner for more than 170 members of the school community to celebrate and acknowledge students and their families who were fasting during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. 

Thirteen students from Outwood Academy Hindley have graduated from The Scholars Programme, a transformative initiative by The Brilliant Club. This achievement marks a significant step in their academic journey, opening doors to competitive universities and beyond. This is the fourth cohort from the school to complete the programme.

A donation of 90 pairs of high-quality safety goggles has been delivered to Outwood Academy Danum by ARCO Doncaster, a leading local provider of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety footwear, gloves, and essential workplace gear.

Students from Outwood Grange Academy in Wakefield are celebrating after being named the National Winners of the Outwood 'Out There' programme, after dedicating more than 200 hours to their communities last summer.

Outwood Academy Ormesby has welcomed its most recent Ofsted report, which highlights significant improvements made at the school. The report, which follows an inspection of the school in December, praises the school for its rapid improvement and for successfully creating an inclusive environment where students feel safe and supported.

Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane in Pontefract has been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.

Outwood Out There Award Winners: Go out there and innovate

Meet the winning teams and find out more about their community action projects.

Outwood Out There Award Winners: Go out there and make your community safer

Meet the winning teams and find out more about their community action projects.

Outwood Out There Award Winners: Go out there and build an inclusive community

Meet the winning teams and find out more about their community action projects.