Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityWakefield
AddressPotovens Lane, WF1 2PF
URN135961

School Census

Total 1995
Girls/Boys 986/1009
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.4%/50.6%
% pupils where English not first language 9.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 243
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 5.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
01/05/2024 Good
08/02/2012 Outstanding
08/11/2006 Outstanding
Inspection Date 01/05/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 08/02/2012
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 08/11/2006
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 58.60%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 71.80%
Entering EBacc 32.50%
EBacc average point score 4.34
Progress 8 -0.13
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 54%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 71%
Entering EBacc 24%
EBacc average point score 4.33
Progress 8 0.06
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 61%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 73%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.36
Progress 8 -0.05

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications599
As first preference353
As second preference143
As third preference72
Total Offers Made355
first preference offers334
second preference offers20
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications574
As first preference323
As second preference141
As third preference79
Total Offers Made352
first preference offers317
second preference offers29
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications583
As first preference380
As second preference128
As third preference51
Total Offers Made356
first preference offers340
second preference offers15
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications625
As first preference409
As second preference129
As third preference57
Total Offers Made356
first preference offers348
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications587
As first preference376
As second preference126
As third preference56
Total Offers Made355
first preference offers346
second preference offers8
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.30%
Total Applications644
As first preference457
As second preference104
As third preference59
Total Offers Made357
first preference offers352
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.26%
Total Applications680
As first preference444
As second preference134
As third preference62
Total Offers Made357
first preference offers353
second preference offers3
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications661
As first preference429
As second preference123
As third preference79
Total Offers Made356
first preference offers354
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications606
As first preference393
As second preference124
As third preference84
Total Offers Made355
first preference offers351
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications584
As first preference395
As second preference103
As third preference82
Total Offers Made359
first preference offers355
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications582
As first preference370
As second preference134
As third preference72
Total Offers Made350
first preference offers346
second preference offers2
third preference offers2

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree13%
disagree13%
strongly disagree33%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree13%
disagree20%
strongly disagree27%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree40%
agree13%
disagree7%
strongly disagree40%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree13%
agree20%
disagree7%
strongly disagree33%
don't know0%
not applicable27%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree27%
agree13%
disagree13%
strongly disagree47%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree20%
agree27%
disagree13%
strongly disagree27%
don't know0%
not applicable13%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree47%
agree13%
disagree13%
strongly disagree27%
don't know0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree27%
disagree0%
strongly disagree27%
don't know7%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree33%
agree40%
disagree7%
strongly disagree20%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree53%
agree27%
disagree7%
strongly disagree13%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree47%
agree27%
disagree0%
strongly disagree13%
don't know13%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree40%
agree7%
disagree13%
strongly disagree40%
don't know0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes53%
no47%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin79.1%
pakistani ethnic origin5.1%
any other white background ethnic origin2.6%
white and asian ethnic origin2.1%
indian ethnic origin1.8%
african ethnic origin1.8%
chinese ethnic origin1.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1%
white and black african ethnic origin0.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin80.2%
pakistani ethnic origin5.1%
any other white background ethnic origin2.9%
white and asian ethnic origin1.9%
indian ethnic origin1.4%
african ethnic origin1.3%
chinese ethnic origin1.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1%
white and black african ethnic origin0.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%

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