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Outwood Academy Hemsworth

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Outwood Academy Hemsworth

Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 4AB

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,108
Ages
11-18
FSM
40.5%
Attainment 8
40.8
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.5%
Basics 9-5
38.8%

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
31.2%
EBacc APS
3.71
EBacc 9-5
15.3%
EBacc 9-4
21.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
21.67
A*-A Grades
2.8%
A*-B Grades
22.2%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 38 students entered

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About Outwood Academy Hemsworth

Outwood Academy Hemsworth is a secondary school in Pontefract, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.8. The school has around 1,108 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 4AB | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2025 — Good
  2. Oct 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. May 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Hemsworth Arts and Community Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Outwood Academy Hemsworth

What is Outwood Academy Hemsworth's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Academy Hemsworth received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Outwood Academy Hemsworth's latest exam results?
Outwood Academy Hemsworth: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Outwood Academy Hemsworth located?
Outwood Academy Hemsworth is a secondary school in Pontefract, Wakefield (WF9 4AB).
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Hemsworth?
Outwood Academy Hemsworth has around 1,108 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Outwood Academy Hemsworth with other schools?
View Outwood Academy Hemsworth'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.