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CAPA College
Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.5 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
504
Capacity
500
Ages
16–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With 62% of students progressing to university, this college demonstrates a solid commitment to higher education pathways, though only 8% reach top-third universities. The LocaleIQ score indicates that it performs better than 18% of schools, suggesting there may be room for improvement in certain areas. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment for students aged 16-19, but should consider the college's university progression stats when making their decision.
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| 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%. | 62% | 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%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 126 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
White Other2.0%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black African0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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53.68172, -1.50231 · WF1 2QN
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN145869
School typeFree schools 16 to 19
Websitewww.capa.college/
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What is CAPA College rated by Ofsted?
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Is CAPA College a good school?
CAPA College scores 17.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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