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Woodkirk Academy
Goodgraded 14/03/2023Ages 11–181,775 pupils
Woodkirk Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Wakefield, within the Leeds local authority. The school has around 1,775 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/03/2023, Woodkirk Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 49.9 and 57% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Wakefield can view Woodkirk Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 14/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 852.8
England avg 45.1 · was 49.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths63%
England avg 45% · was 57% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths78%
England avg 65% · was 77% in 2023/24
EBacc entry74%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.05
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)B
APS per entry 38.4
A-level grade (best 3)B
APS best 3: 38.4
AAB or better27%
Retention97%
Value added+0.34
Above average · 95% CI 0.2 to 0.5
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake19.3%
Free school meals19.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language10.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled102%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.1%
Attendance91.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence24.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wakefield
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