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Woodkirk Academy

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Woodkirk Academy

Rein Road, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1JQ

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Pupils
1,775
Ages
11-18
FSM
18.7%
Attainment 8
52.8
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
52.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
35.0%
Basics 9-5
62.1%

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
73.9%
EBacc APS
5.04
EBacc 9-5
41.1%
EBacc 9-4
59.3%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures2024/25

APS per Entry
38.42
A*-A Grades
34.4%
A*-B Grades
60.1%
AAB+ %
26.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 150 students entered

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About Woodkirk Academy

Woodkirk Academy is a secondary school in Wakefield, Leeds. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.8. The school has around 1,775 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Rein Road, Wakefield, WF3 1JQ | More schools in Leeds

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Woodkirk Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023School remains Good
  2. Nov 2013Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Woodkirk Academy

What is Woodkirk Academy's Ofsted rating?
Woodkirk Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are Woodkirk Academy's latest exam results?
Woodkirk Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Woodkirk Academy located?
Woodkirk Academy is a secondary school in Wakefield, Leeds (WF3 1JQ).
How many pupils attend Woodkirk Academy?
Woodkirk Academy has around 1,775 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Woodkirk Academy with other schools?
View Woodkirk Academy'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 Leeds.