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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, WF5 0DG

Academy converter · Ages 11–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

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

Academic picture

50.9school · 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
50.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
29.7%
Basics 9-5
54.9%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

50.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2350.146.4
2023/2452.146.4
2024/2550.946.0

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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.080.00
2023/24+0.240.00
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
7.5%
EBacc APS
4.12
EBacc 9-5
5.8%
EBacc 9-4
6.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.29
A*-A Grades
23.8%
A*-B Grades
57.1%
AAB+ %
16.2%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 130 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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2.87 km away · Academy converter
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Highfield School
3.16 km away · Foundation special school
Good
Madni Academy
3.52 km away · Other independent school

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About Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Ossett, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.9. The school has around 1,728 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, WF5 0DG | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — Good
  2. Sept 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

What is Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College's latest exam results?
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College located?
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Ossett, Wakefield (WF5 0DG).
How many pupils attend Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College?
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College has around 1,728 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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