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Woodkirk Academy
Goodgraded 14/03/2023Ages 11–181,775 pupilsDoes not apply
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.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.1%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence24.6%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.4England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals19.3%England avg 28.6%
English not first language10.2%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 852.8
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths63%
Grade 4+ English & maths78%
EBacc entry74%
EBacc average point score5.05
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)BAPS per entry 38.4
Value added+0.34Above average · 95% CI 0.2 to 0.5
Retention97%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Wakefield
All schools in Wakefield →Westerton Primary AcademyGood · 0.5 miHill Top Primary AcademyGood · 1.0 miMorley Newlands AcademyGood · 1.3 miSeven Hills Primary SchoolGood · 1.3 miQueenswood School1.1 miBlackgates Primary Academy0.9 mi
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