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Outwood Academy Valley Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Outwood Academy Valley is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Worksop, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1702 pupils, and a capacity of 1727 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,702

Pupils

1,727

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Outwood Academy Valley Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Outwood Academy Valley sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Nottinghamshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Nottinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Outwood Academy Valley — School Information

Full address
Valley Road, Worksop, S81 7EN
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
22.2% of pupils
DfE URN
138247

Other Secondary Schools in Worksop

If Outwood Academy Valley is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Worksop are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Outwood Academy Valley

Is Outwood Academy Valley oversubscribed?

Outwood Academy Valley is operating close to its capacity of 1727 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Outwood Academy Valley?

Admission to Outwood Academy Valley is managed by Nottinghamshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Outwood Academy Valley cover?

Outwood Academy Valley is a secondary school in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Outwood Academy Valley?

Outwood Academy Valley was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.