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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
Goodgraded 15/11/2022Ages 11–191,728 pupilsFaithNone
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Ossett, within the Wakefield local authority. The school has around 1,728 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/11/2022, Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 52.3 and 59% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Ossett can view Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College'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 15/11/2022. 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 851
England avg 45.1 · was 52.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths55%
England avg 45% · was 58% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths73%
England avg 65% · was 80% in 2023/24
EBacc entry8%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.13
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB-
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 36.3
A-level grade (best 3)B
APS best 3: 39.4
AAB or better16%
Retention93%
Value added-0.01
Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake21.9%
Free school meals21.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language3.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled84%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.6%
Attendance91.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence24.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Ossett
All schools in Ossett →St Ignatius Catholic Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.1 miDimple Well Infant School and NurseryGood · 0.3 miSouth Ossett Infant AcademyGood · 0.2 miOssett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School0.4 miHorbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant AcademyGood · 0.8 miOssett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School0.9 mi
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