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Airedale Academy
Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3JU, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.2 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,063
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a current Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement, the school faces challenges in delivering consistent educational quality. GCSE results show an Attainment 8 score of 33.8, with 44% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which is below the national average. However, it's worth noting that the school's performance places it in the top 96% for GCSE Attainment 8 compared to other UK schools, indicating potential for growth.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 33.8 | Bottom 4% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 25% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 24 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.3%
White Other6.1%
Black African3.6%
Mixed Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.72127, -1.31219 · WF10 3JU
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136613
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.airedaleacademy.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Airedale Academy rated by Ofsted?
Airedale Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2024.
Is Airedale Academy a good school?
Airedale Academy scores 3.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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 Airedale Academy in GCSEs?
Airedale Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.8. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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