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Kettlethorpe High School

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location_onWakefield, WF2 7EL

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2016

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Students

1,646

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Attainment 8

46.9

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Wakefield

#1,381 of 3,216 nationally

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Kettlethorpe High School is a Community school secondary school in Wakefield, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Kettlethorpe High School is a community school in Wakefield, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 1,672 pupils on roll, of whom 24% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.9, placing the school #8 in Wakefield and #1,381 of 3,216 nationally. 47.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2016. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 9 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 18.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.9

Grade 5+ E&M

47.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.6%

Entering EBacc80.30%

EBacc APS4.46

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc67.60%

EBacc APS4.42

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS4.79

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc74%

EBacc APS4.91

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc79%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS4.52

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS3.65

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 June 2022

Inspection Report

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13 December 2016

Inspection Report

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26 September 2011

Inspection Report

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15 February 2011

Inspection Report

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04 November 2009

Inspection Report

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01 October 2008

Inspection Report

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18 September 2007

Inspection Report

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07 November 2005

Inspection Report

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21 November 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2016-12-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2011-09-26

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-10-01

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

20.2%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.6%(110 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

7pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,672 pupils. During this period, there were 338 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 20.2%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,672	338	20.2%	7.3%	7
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,698	282	16.6%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,667	187	11.2%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,686	152	9.0%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,688	126	7.5%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,642	95	5.8%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,646	74	4.5%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,647	107	6.5%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,649	68	4.1%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,659	22	1.3%	4.9%	3
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,665	75	4.5%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,608	72	4.5%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,619	18	1.1%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,611	80	5.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,619	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,619	92	5.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,617	83	5.1%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,581	54	3.4%	3.1%	3
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,586	55	3.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,586	64	4.0%	3.8%	4
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,537	36	2.3%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,543	38	2.5%	3.0%	3
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,544	52	3.4%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,486	18	1.2%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,483	19	1.3%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,475	16	1.1%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 60 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 55 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Physical Disability 14 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 14 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

13.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree24%

agree49%

disagree17%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree31%

agree57%

disagree10%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree11%

agree10%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

not applicable68%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes12%

no88%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree53%

agree26%

disagree5%

strongly disagree11%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree35%

agree57%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree51%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree34%

agree59%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree55%

disagree3%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree46%

agree47%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree23%

agree60%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes94%

no6%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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