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Kettlethorpe High School

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Kettlethorpe High School

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

Community school
Pupils
1,672
Ages
11-16
FSM
23.6%
Attainment 8
46.8
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2011

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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View Kettlethorpe High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Wakefield.