The vision for all schools across the Outwood Grange Family of Schools is ‘Students First: Raising standards. Transforming lives.’

This vision encompasses what we’re all about in Post 16 at Outwood Grange Academy. The purpose of Post 16 education is to provide students with the knowledge, support and life-skills needed to achieve their post 18 aspirations. The time spent in Post 16 is where students formulate their life-long ambitions and therefore the teaching and learning, personalised support and experiences we offer students is first class and ensures every student, regardless of background, enjoys an exceptional education - possessing real life chances by the time they leave Post 16. 

We understand that the transition into Post 16 is a significant step for many young people. It is the realisation - and specialisation - of your long term goals. At Outwood Grange Academy, we are here to support you on this journey. 

We offer a broad curriculum - encompassing a range of A level and BTEC qualifications - each supported by an expert teaching team - that will get you onto the pathway for your aspirations. Our broad curriculum enables each of our students to pursue diverse and fulfilling Post 18 options - with students going onto top universities and onto highly competitive apprenticeship programmes. 

We are a highly dedicated team of professionals, putting our young people at the heart of all that we do. We are supported by our brilliant learning manager - a non teaching member of staff, dedicated to the pastoral care of students - who acts as a first point of contact for all parents/carers and students regarding their wellbeing and their progress.  Our dedicated pastoral care extends to our guidance mentor team with each student being assigned to a guidance group - similar to a form group - where students are exposed to a range of extra curricular activities, extending beyond their curriculum pathway, and supporting them into their future career goals. 

Ofsted championed the success and achievement of all students that attend Outwood Grange, including the Post 16 Centre, when they reported, “students’ achievement is outstanding”. However we are exceptionally proud of the statement that was made in the report about Post 16: 

Supporting students in achieving their aspirations is the drive for Post 16 at Outwood Grange and through effective support and personalised advice and guidance, we provide students with the platform they need for their future . Our moral purpose of improving the life chances of students was an aspect that Ofsted noted in their report: 

Our journey to become a world-class institution continues and you can be assured that the quality of teaching, learning, support and safety at the Outwood Grange Post 16 Centre is one of the best on a local, regional and national scale.  At Outwood Grange Academy Post 16, we are incredibly proud of the quality of the teaching and learning our young people receive. We are fully committed to inclusivity in our Post 16 and every student is given the means to succeed. Each and every member of our Post 16 community, both staff and students, are incredibly proud of the work we do here and we would welcome the opportunity to discuss an application with you. 

Regardless of their starting point, we ensure that all students achieve and are given the best possible chances of reaching their goals . We hope that you take up this opportunity to shape your future with us at Outwood Grange Academy Post 16!

At Outwood Grange Academy, our Post 16 experience will inspire you to be the best you can be. We know this phase of your life is one of the most exciting times you will have; we will give you the support and challenge to help you find those talents, develop those skills and create those bright futures. We offer a lively, friendly and supportive environment where you can continue to grow and become independent learners as well as confident and resourceful contributors to society.  

Beyond the classroom, you will be encouraged to develop employability skills and be ambitious for your future career. The majority of our students successfully progress to higher education, where they graduate from universities across the country, in courses from medicine to law and social sciences to engineering. For those looking to other options, we offer a range of opportunities to explore the world of work through work experience and an insight into apprenticeships and employment.

Outwood Grange Academy is the best place to continue to learn and grow and bridge the gap between school and the world beyond,  a place where you can be confident that you will be supported every step of your journey with us by an outstanding team. We know we are large enough to offer a wide range of subjects and opportunities but also small enough to care and treat everyone as an individual.

Andy Downing

Principal