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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.1 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,728
Capacity
2,000
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.0, which places it in the top 26% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 73%, though only 10% progress to top-third universities. While parent satisfaction appears strong, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 8%, indicating a potential area for growth.
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Last inspected: 15 November 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. | 51.0 | Top 26% 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%. | 73% | Top 32% 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%. | 55% | Top 25% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 13% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 48% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 119 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.0%
White Other1.9%
Black African1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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53.66946, -1.57741 · WF5 0DG
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136462
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteossett.accordmat.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College rated by Ofsted?
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2022.
Is Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College a good school?
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College scores 46.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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 Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College in GCSEs?
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.0. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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