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Woodkirk Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Timothy Jones

corporate_fareLEODIS ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onWakefield, WF3 1JQ

language Visit Website phone 1138873600

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,847

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Attainment 8

52.8

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Leeds

#639 of 3,216 nationally

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Woodkirk Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Wakefield, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Woodkirk Academy is an academy converter in Wakefield, Leeds, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of LEODIS ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,775 pupils on roll, of whom 21% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.8, placing the school #12 in Leeds and #639 of 3,216 nationally. 62.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 30.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 60.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 34.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.34 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.1 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

52.8

Grade 5+ E&M

62.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)30.8%

Entering EBacc73.90%

EBacc APS5.05

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc73.30%

EBacc APS4.73

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68%

EBacc APS4.42

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.48

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64%

EBacc APS5.12

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS4.64

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS4.55

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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

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.34

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

103

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*8.7%

Achieving A*–A34.4%

Achieving A*–B60.1%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate97.1%

A-level subjects offered18

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

108

Retention rate95.40%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

115

Retention rate98.30%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

124

Retention rate95.2%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 March 2023

Inspection Report

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28 November 2017

Inspection Report

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13 November 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-11-28

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-11-13

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-01-19

None EIF

Good

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

3.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.8%(50 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,775 pupils. During this period, there were 60 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.4%, which is below 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)	1,775	60	3.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,796	51	2.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,780	47	2.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,799	61	3.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,813	99	5.5%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,829	89	4.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,847	109	5.9%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,848	81	4.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,856	105	5.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,862	67	3.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,884	71	3.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,856	56	3.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,857	8	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,858	58	3.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,841	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,841	21	1.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,849	38	2.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,851	33	1.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,856	40	2.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,867	35	1.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,864	34	1.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,870	29	1.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,869	26	1.4%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,862	26	1.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,869	33	1.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,882	22	1.2%	3.1%	0

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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 49 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 33 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 27 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 23 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 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.

71.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

76.0%Positive

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

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree37%

agree38%

disagree13%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree31%

agree37%

disagree23%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree25%

agree17%

disagree19%

strongly disagree18%

don't know1%

not applicable21%

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

yes23%

no77%

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

strongly agree33%

agree22%

disagree24%

strongly disagree18%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree48%

agree32%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree34%

disagree13%

strongly disagree9%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree37%

agree35%

disagree18%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree41%

agree51%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree49%

agree41%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree33%

agree27%

disagree18%

strongly disagree13%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes69%

no31%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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