 In November 2016 the school converted to academy status, joining Outwood Grange Academies Trust, and changed its name to Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth.In January 2019, Ofsted published its first inspection report of the academy since its conversion to Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth.This an 11-16 academy rated good by Ofsted;
a medium-sized school with that says it big plans for the future.