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St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6BD, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.0 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,481
Capacity
1,800
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.7, placing it in the top 45% of schools nationally. A commendable 69% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 67% progress to university, although only 17% attend top-third institutions. While the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 52% of schools, the EBacc entry rate of 38% suggests there may be room for growth in offering a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 21 March 2012Older 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. | 46.7 | Top 45% 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%. | 69% | Top 42% 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%. | 50% | Top 36% 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%. | 38% | Top 32% 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%. | 31% | Top 32% 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%. | 67% | Above 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%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 70 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.1%
White Other10.9%
Black African5.7%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.69618, -1.36100 · WF7 6BD
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138951
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-wilfrids.bkcat.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2012.
Is St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy scores 52.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% 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 St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy in GCSEs?
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.7. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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