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Airedale is a popular residential pocket within the Wakefield area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wakefield and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Airedale Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
Castleford is a popular residential pocket within the Wakefield area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wakefield and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Castleford Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
City Fields is a popular residential pocket within the Wakefield area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wakefield and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Outwood Academy City Fields | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
Crofton is a popular residential pocket within the Wakefield area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wakefield and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Crofton Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
Horbury is a popular residential pocket within the Wakefield area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wakefield and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Horbury Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
Kettlethorpe is a popular residential pocket within the Wakefield area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wakefield and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Kettlethorpe High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
Lofthouse is a popular residential pocket within the Wakefield area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wakefield and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Rodillian Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
Lupset is a popular residential pocket within the Wakefield area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wakefield and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | 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 |
Nostell is a popular residential pocket within the Wakefield area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wakefield and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Wakefield independent sch | Independent | All-through | 2-17 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Outwood is a popular residential pocket within the Wakefield area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wakefield and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Outwood Grange Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
Thornes is a popular residential pocket within the Wakefield area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wakefield and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Trinity Academy Cathedral | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding |
Tingley is a popular residential pocket within the Wakefield area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wakefield and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Woodkirk Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
Wakefield City Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Wakefield area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wakefield and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | 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 |
Wrenthorpe is a popular residential pocket within the Wakefield area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wakefield and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Silcoates School | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | Protestant | Not inspected by Ofsted |
