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Wakefield secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 46, above England's 41, with 91% rated Good or Outstanding compared to 86% nationally. While Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield Girls' High School, and Silcoates School are top-ranked independent options, Castleford Academy leads among state secondary schools with strong GCSE results. With 15 schools serving the district, families across Castleford, Pontefract, Ossett, and Horbury have access to diverse educational options ranging from selective independent schools to inclusive comprehensive academies. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Airedale Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Castleford Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Outwood Academy City Fields | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Crofton Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Horbury Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Kettlethorpe High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Rodillian Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Wakefield independent sch | Independent | All-through | 2-17 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • All-through • 2-17 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Outwood Grange Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Trinity Academy Cathedral | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Woodkirk Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Queen Elizabeth Grammar School | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Boys | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #2 | Wakefield Girls' High School | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Girls | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Silcoates School | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | Protestant | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
