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Outwood Academy City Fields
Goodgraded 01/03/2022Ages 11–16900 pupilsFaithNone
Outwood Academy City Fields is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Wakefield. The school has around 900 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 01/03/2022, Outwood Academy City Fields was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 39.4 and 33% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Wakefield can view Outwood Academy City Fields's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 01/03/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Behaviour & attitudes
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 838.8
England avg 45.1 · was 38.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths29%
England avg 45% · was 32% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths55%
England avg 65% · was 51% in 2023/24
EBacc entry40%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.51
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake38.8%
Free school meals38.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language52.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled86%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.3%
Attendance90.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence31.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wakefield
All schools in Wakefield →Outwood Primary Academy Park HillGood · 0.2 miIvy Lane School0.3 miOutwood Primary Academy Greenhill0.5 miWakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miWakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) SchoolGood · 0.6 miMeadowcroft School0.7 mi
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