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Woodkirk Academy
Rein Road, Tingley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 1JQ, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.2 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,775
Capacity
1,785
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 52.8, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in English and Maths where 78% of students achieve grade 4 or above. The school's EBacc entry rate of 74% and a commendable 52% of students progressing to university indicate a commitment to preparing pupils for higher education, although only 18% advance to top-third universities. Overall, it ranks better than 69% of schools, making it a competitive choice in the Leeds area.
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Last inspected: 13 November 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 52.8 | Top 20% 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%. | 78% | Top 21% 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%. | 63% | Top 15% 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%. | 74% | Top 7% 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%. | 60% | Top 7% 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%. | 52% | 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%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 155 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.3%
Asian Indian5.3%
Asian Pakistani5.2%
Black African2.6%
White Other2.4%
Asian Chinese2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
Black Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.72988, -1.58553 · WF3 1JQ
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137383
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.woodkirkacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Woodkirk Academy rated by Ofsted?
Woodkirk Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 November 2013.
Is Woodkirk Academy a good school?
Woodkirk Academy scores 69.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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 Woodkirk Academy in GCSEs?
Woodkirk Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.8. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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