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Outwood Academy Freeston

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Outwood Academy Freeston

Favell Avenue, Normanton, WF6 1HZ

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Pupils
988
Ages
11-16
FSM
29.3%
Attainment 8
44.5
Ofsted
Good
May 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.1%
Basics 9-5
40.4%

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
29.3%
EBacc APS
3.96
EBacc 9-5
13.8%
EBacc 9-4
19.7%
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About Outwood Academy Freeston

Outwood Academy Freeston is a secondary school in Normanton, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.5. The school has around 988 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Favell Avenue, Normanton, WF6 1HZ | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2025 — Good
  2. Oct 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Nov 2016 — Requires improvement (predecessor: The Freeston Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Outwood Academy Freeston

What is Outwood Academy Freeston's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Academy Freeston received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Outwood Academy Freeston's latest exam results?
Outwood Academy Freeston: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Outwood Academy Freeston located?
Outwood Academy Freeston is a secondary school in Normanton, Wakefield (WF6 1HZ).
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Freeston?
Outwood Academy Freeston has around 988 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Outwood Academy Freeston with other schools?
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