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Kettlethorpe High School

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Kettlethorpe High School

Kettlethorpe Hall Drive, Standbridge Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7EL

Community school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Sept 2011

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

46.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
26.1%
Basics 9-5
46.8%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

46.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2350.046.4
2023/2446.646.4
2024/2546.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.210.00
2023/24-0.060.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
80.3%
EBacc APS
4.44
EBacc 9-5
29.3%
EBacc 9-4
41.1%
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1.85 km away · Academy converter
Good
Trinity Academy Cathedral
2.8 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Horbury Academy
3.63 km away · Academy converter
Good
CAPA College
3.9 km away · Free schools 16 to 19

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About Kettlethorpe High School

Kettlethorpe High School is a secondary school in Wakefield, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2011 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.8. The school has around 1,672 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Kettlethorpe Hall Drive, Wakefield, WF2 7EL | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Kettlethorpe High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Sept 2011 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Kettlethorpe High School

What is Kettlethorpe High School's Ofsted rating?
Kettlethorpe High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2011 inspection.
What are Kettlethorpe High School's latest exam results?
Kettlethorpe High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Kettlethorpe High School located?
Kettlethorpe High School is a secondary school in Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 7EL).
How many pupils attend Kettlethorpe High School?
Kettlethorpe High School has around 1,672 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Kettlethorpe High School with other schools?
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