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Wakefield sixth form schools offer diverse academic pathways, with 18% of students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level compared to England's 24%, and 46% achieving A*/A/B grades, close to the national average of 47%. With an average Oxbridge ranking of 841 compared to England's 1183, Wakefield sixth forms demonstrate strong elite university preparation. Wakefield Girls' High School leads among independent options, while CAPA College is the highest-performing state sixth form provider with excellent results. 75% of sixth form providers are rated Good or Outstanding. With 9 sixth form schools serving Wakefield, students across the city have access to both state and independent options for A-Level study. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Meadowcroft School | Independent | Not Applicable | 5-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Not Applicable • 5-18+ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Queen Elizabeth Grammar School | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Boys | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | CAPA College | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Silcoates School | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | Protestant | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
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