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Horbury Academy
Wakefield Road, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5HE, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.1 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,075
Capacity
1,059
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 35% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 76%, while 53% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 24%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 5 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 48.7 | Top 35% 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%. | 76% | Top 24% 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%. | 53% | Top 30% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 46% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.6%
White Other3.3%
Black African1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.66127, -1.54738 · WF4 5HE
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138707
School typeAcademy converter
Websitehorbury.accordmat.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Horbury Academy rated by Ofsted?
Horbury Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 October 2021.
Is Horbury Academy a good school?
Horbury Academy scores 61.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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 Horbury Academy in GCSEs?
Horbury Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.7. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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