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Outwood Academy City Fields
Warmfield View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4SF, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.1 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
900
Capacity
780
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 84% nationally. While 55% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage for grade 5 or higher is lower at 29%. The school's EBacc entry rate of 40% indicates a commitment to a broad curriculum, although parents may want to consider the relatively low LocaleIQ score, which suggests room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 1 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.8 | Bottom 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 55% | Bottom 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 29% | Bottom 16% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 40% | Top 43% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 25% | Top 43% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British29.4%
Asian Pakistani25.6%
Black African11.8%
White Other9.6%
Asian Other5.6%
Mixed W+Asian5.0%
Other3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed Other0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.68844, -1.47607 · WF1 4SF
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136394
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cityfields.outwood.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Outwood Academy City Fields rated by Ofsted?
Outwood Academy City Fields was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 March 2022.
Is Outwood Academy City Fields a good school?
Outwood Academy City Fields scores 15.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Outwood Academy City Fields in GCSEs?
Outwood Academy City Fields achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.8. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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